MCP Integration

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Provides comprehensive guidance for integrating external tools and services into Claude Code plugins via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This skill details how to connect to various server types (stdio, SSE, HTTP, WebSocket), handle complex authentication like OAuth, and bundle servers directly within a plugin. Use this skill when you need to expose capabilities from databases, third-party APIs, or local command-line tools as structured tools within Claude, enabling more powerful and automated workflows.

Key Features

• Defines tool naming conventions and lifecycle management for integrated services.
• Connects to external services using stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket protocols.
• Includes security best practices for token management and permission scoping.
• Guides on bundling MCP servers directly with plugins for automatic setup.
• 46,252 GitHub stars
• Handles complex authentication flows, including OAuth and token-based access.

Use Cases

• Adding tools to a plugin that interact with a third-party cloud service API (e.g., Asana, GitHub).
• Building a plugin that connects to a local database or accesses the file system.
• Creating a plugin that wraps a proprietary REST API for use within Claude.