What is an MCP server in Claude Code?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server is a standardized interface that allows AI models like Claude to interact with external tools, such as web search engines, file systems, and third-party APIs.

Do I need an API key to use this skill?

It depends on the server. For example, Exa Web Search and GitHub integration require API keys or tokens, while others like Context7 do not.

Can I add my own custom MCP server?

Yes, this skill supports adding custom MCP servers using either stdio (local commands) or HTTP (remote URL) transport protocols.

How do I check if my MCP servers are working?

You can run the 'claude mcp list' command in your terminal to view the status of all configured MCP servers and verify they are active.

MCP Server Setup

Name: MCP Server Setup
Author: Yeachan-Heo

byYeachan-Heo

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3,720

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Configures Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to extend Claude Code with external tools, web search, and API integrations.

About

The MCP Server Setup skill streamlines the integration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers into the Claude Code environment, allowing developers to significantly enhance their AI agents' capabilities. It provides a guided workflow for configuring popular servers such as Exa for web search, GitHub for repository management, and Context7 for documentation access. By automating the 'claude mcp add' command-line process, this skill simplifies the setup of API keys, environment variables, and transport protocols, enabling a more powerful and connected local development experience.

Key Features

Extended filesystem permission management for cross-directory access
Guided configuration for popular MCP servers like Exa, GitHub, and Context7
3,720 GitHub stars
Automated handling of environment variables and API key registration
Support for custom MCP server integration via stdio and HTTP transports
Built-in verification and status checks using the Claude CLI

Use Cases

Automating GitHub issue management and PR reviews directly through Claude Code
Providing Claude with specialized documentation context for popular libraries and frameworks
Integrating live web search results into Claude's coding workflow using Exa

About

Key Features

Extended filesystem permission management for cross-directory access
Guided configuration for popular MCP servers like Exa, GitHub, and Context7
3,720 GitHub stars
Automated handling of environment variables and API key registration
Support for custom MCP server integration via stdio and HTTP transports
Built-in verification and status checks using the Claude CLI

Use Cases

Automating GitHub issue management and PR reviews directly through Claude Code
Providing Claude with specialized documentation context for popular libraries and frameworks
Integrating live web search results into Claude's coding workflow using Exa