What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is an open standard that enables AI models like Claude to securely connect with external tools, data sources, and cloud services using a standardized protocol.

Which server types does this skill support?

It supports stdio for local processes, SSE for cloud services with OAuth, HTTP for REST APIs, and WebSockets for real-time bidirectional communication.

How are MCP tools named in Claude Code?

Tools are automatically prefixed using a namespace format: mcp__plugin_ _ __ to prevent name collisions.

Can I use multiple MCP servers in a single plugin?

Absolutely. You can configure multiple servers in your .mcp.json file to create sophisticated workflows that span across several different services.

Does it handle authentication for external services?

Yes, it manages complex authentication flows including automatic OAuth for SSE servers and environment variable expansion for secure token-based access.

MCP Integration for Claude Code

Name: MCP Integration for Claude Code
Author: tzachbon

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API Development

Integrates Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers into Claude Code plugins to expose external services and tools through a structured interface.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for connecting Claude Code to external services, APIs, and local processes using the Model Context Protocol. It guides developers through configuring various server types—including stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket—enabling seamless tool access within custom plugins. By handling complex authentication flows like OAuth and environment variable expansion, it allows Claude to interact autonomously with databases, cloud services, and custom backends through a structured, spec-driven workflow that enhances the AI's functional capabilities.

Key Features

144 GitHub stars
Automated OAuth flow management and environment variable substitution
Lifecycle management for automatic server startup and tool discovery
Support for multiple MCP server types: stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket
Flexible configuration via dedicated .mcp.json or inline plugin.json
Standardized tool naming and prefixing for plugin-specific capabilities

Use Cases

Connecting Claude Code to cloud services like GitHub or Jira via SSE servers
Building autonomous agents that interact with private REST APIs using HTTP transports
Enabling local database or file system access using stdio-based processes

About

Key Features

144 GitHub stars
Automated OAuth flow management and environment variable substitution
Lifecycle management for automatic server startup and tool discovery
Support for multiple MCP server types: stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSocket
Flexible configuration via dedicated .mcp.json or inline plugin.json
Standardized tool naming and prefixing for plugin-specific capabilities

Use Cases

Connecting Claude Code to cloud services like GitHub or Jira via SSE servers
Building autonomous agents that interact with private REST APIs using HTTP transports
Enabling local database or file system access using stdio-based processes