Why is 'uv' recommended for Python servers?

uv is significantly faster than pip and automatically handles virtual environment isolation, ensuring your MCP server dependencies do not conflict with other local projects.

Can I use these servers in Claude Desktop?

Yes, the workflow includes instructions for installing and verifying your custom servers in both Claude Code and Claude Desktop.

When should I use the 'meta-tools' architecture?

Use the on-demand discovery (meta-tools) pattern when your server has 3 or more operations to optimize performance and context window usage.

How does it handle sensitive API keys and secrets?

It enforces a strict security protocol where secrets are never hardcoded, using environment variable expansion (${VAR}) in configurations and secure shell exports.

What languages are supported for MCP server creation?

This skill supports both Python (using the uv package manager) and TypeScript for building robust, type-safe servers.

Create MCP Servers

Name: Create MCP Servers
Author: glittercowboy

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API Development

Builds production-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to extend Claude’s capabilities with custom tools, resources, and API integrations.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for creating high-quality MCP servers that expose specialized tools and data sources to Claude. It guides developers through the entire lifecycle—from initial architecture decisions between traditional and meta-tool patterns to secure deployment using environment variables and absolute paths. Supporting both TypeScript and Python, it ensures robust implementations with built-in workflows for troubleshooting, OAuth authentication, and response optimization, enabling Claude to interact seamlessly with any API or data source.

Key Features

Step-by-step workflows for creating, updating, and troubleshooting MCP servers
Secure credential handling with environment variable expansion and zero-hardcoding rules
1,159 GitHub stars
Automated project setup scripts and production-ready templates
Architecture guidance for choosing between flat tools and meta-tool discovery patterns
Multi-language support for Python (via uv) and TypeScript implementations

Use Cases

Creating specialized local file-processing tools for complex coding tasks
Developing secure OAuth-enabled connectors for third-party SaaS platforms
Building custom internal API integrations for Claude to query company data

About

Key Features

Step-by-step workflows for creating, updating, and troubleshooting MCP servers
Secure credential handling with environment variable expansion and zero-hardcoding rules
1,159 GitHub stars
Automated project setup scripts and production-ready templates
Architecture guidance for choosing between flat tools and meta-tool discovery patterns
Multi-language support for Python (via uv) and TypeScript implementations

Use Cases

Creating specialized local file-processing tools for complex coding tasks
Developing secure OAuth-enabled connectors for third-party SaaS platforms
Building custom internal API integrations for Claude to query company data