Does this skill support OAuth for cloud services?

Yes, when using the SSE transport method, OAuth flows are handled automatically by Claude Code, prompting the user for authentication on the first use.

Can I use environment variables in my MCP configuration?

Yes, all MCP configurations support environment variable expansion for variables like ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} and custom user-defined shell environment variables.

What is the recommended way to configure an MCP server?

Using a dedicated .mcp.json file at the plugin root is recommended for clear separation of concerns, easier maintenance, and support for multiple servers.

How do I verify if my MCP server is correctly integrated?

You can use the /mcp command within Claude Code to see all registered servers and their available tools, or run 'claude --debug' to view detailed connection logs.

How does Claude Code handle tool naming for MCP integrations?

Tools are automatically prefixed using a specific format: mcp__plugin_ _ __ to prevent naming collisions across different plugins.

MCP Integration for Claude Code

Name: MCP Integration for Claude Code
Author: nordeim

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API Development

Simplifies the integration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers into Claude Code plugins to enable seamless external service and API connectivity.

This skill provides comprehensive guidance and standardized patterns for connecting Claude Code to external services through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It supports multiple transport methods including stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSockets, enabling developers to bundle external tool capabilities directly within their plugins. By handling complex authentication flows like OAuth and providing clear patterns for environment variable management and tool naming, this skill ensures robust, secure, and portable integration of third-party APIs, databases, and local utilities into the Claude Code environment.

Key Features

01Environment variable expansion for portable plugin configurations

02Standardized tool naming conventions and permission scoping for security

03Automated OAuth and token-based authentication handling patterns

04Support for multiple MCP server types including stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket

05Comprehensive lifecycle management and debugging workflows for developers

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Use Cases

01Integrating local database tools and file system utilities using stdio child processes.

02Building autonomous agents that interact with custom REST APIs through standardized MCP tool calls.

03Connecting Claude Code to cloud platforms like Asana or GitHub via SSE for task management.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add nordeim/prompt-engineering mcp-integration

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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