What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is an open standard that enables AI models like Claude to securely connect with external tools, databases, and APIs using structured tool access.

How do I handle authentication with this skill?

It supports automated OAuth flows for hosted services and environment variable expansion for token-based authentication in local or HTTP configurations.

Are MCP tools automatically available in Claude?

Yes, once configured, Claude Code handles server startup and tool discovery, making tools available via a standardized naming convention like mcp__plugin_name.

Where should I store my MCP configuration?

You can use a dedicated .mcp.json file at the plugin root for better maintenance or include it inline within your plugin.json for simpler setups.

Which connection types are supported for MCP servers?

This skill supports four main types: stdio (local processes), SSE (Server-Sent Events for cloud services), HTTP (REST APIs), and WebSockets (real-time streaming).

MCP Integration

Name: MCP Integration
Author: chrismcgraw60

bychrismcgraw60

API Development

Simplifies the integration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers into Claude Code plugins for seamless tool and service connectivity.

About

This skill provides comprehensive guidance and standardized patterns for connecting Claude Code plugins to external services through the Model Context Protocol. It covers various connection methods including stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSockets, while offering best practices for authentication, tool naming, and environment variable management. Whether you're building local tool wrappers or complex autonomous agents, this skill ensures robust integration with external databases, APIs, and cloud services by managing the lifecycle and tool discovery process automatically.

Key Features

Standardized MCP tool naming and permission scoping
0 GitHub stars
Lifecycle management for automatic server startup and discovery
Automated OAuth and token-based authentication handling
Support for stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket server types
Environment variable expansion for portable configurations

Use Cases

Building autonomous agents that require multi-step data processing across different services
Connecting Claude Code to internal company databases or proprietary APIs
Integrating third-party SaaS tools like GitHub, Asana, or Jira into workflows

About

Key Features

Standardized MCP tool naming and permission scoping
0 GitHub stars
Lifecycle management for automatic server startup and discovery
Automated OAuth and token-based authentication handling
Support for stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket server types
Environment variable expansion for portable configurations

Use Cases

Building autonomous agents that require multi-step data processing across different services
Connecting Claude Code to internal company databases or proprietary APIs
Integrating third-party SaaS tools like GitHub, Asana, or Jira into workflows