Does Claude Code handle OAuth for MCP servers?

Yes, for SSE and HTTP server types, Claude Code can automatically manage OAuth flows, prompting the user for authorization during the first tool use.

Which MCP server types are supported?

This skill provides guidance for stdio (local processes), SSE (Server-Sent Events), HTTP (REST APIs), and WebSockets for real-time communication.

How are MCP tools named within Claude Code?

Tools are namespaced to prevent collisions, following the format: mcp__plugin_ _ __ .

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is an open standard that allows AI models like Claude to securely connect with external data sources and tools through standardized server interfaces.

How do I secure my API keys in an MCP plugin?

It is best practice to use environment variable expansion (e.g., ${API_KEY}) in your configuration files rather than hardcoding credentials.

MCP Integration for Claude Code

Name: MCP Integration for Claude Code
Author: arthur0824hao

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API Development

Provides comprehensive patterns and guidance for connecting Claude Code plugins to external services using the Model Context Protocol.

The MCP Integration skill empowers developers to extend Claude Code's capabilities by bridging the gap between the AI and external data sources, APIs, and tools. It provides standardized implementation patterns for various transport protocols—including stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSockets—allowing for seamless integration of 10+ tools from a single service. By leveraging this skill, developers can implement secure authentication flows like OAuth, manage server lifecycles automatically, and bundle MCP servers directly within their plugins for a portable and robust development experience.

Key Features

01Comprehensive lifecycle management for server startup and tool discovery

02Native support for OAuth and token-based authentication patterns

03Automated environment variable expansion for secure credential handling

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05Flexible configuration through .mcp.json or inline plugin.json fields

06Support for multiple transport protocols: stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket

Use Cases

01Connecting Claude Code to internal databases or proprietary company APIs

02Integrating hosted SaaS platforms like GitHub, Asana, or Jira as tools

03Developing autonomous agents that require multi-step external service interaction

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add arthur0824hao/skill mcp-integration

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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