Which MCP server type should I use for cloud services?

Server-Sent Events (SSE) is the recommended type for hosted cloud services as it supports automatic OAuth flows and doesn't require local process management.

How does Claude Code handle MCP tool naming?

Tools are automatically prefixed using a specific format (mcp__plugin_[name]_[server]__[tool]) to prevent naming collisions between different plugins and services.

Can I use environment variables in my MCP configuration?

Yes, you can use ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} for portable local paths and ${VAR_NAME} syntax to securely pull credentials from the user's shell environment.

How do I verify if my MCP server is correctly connected?

You can use the /mcp command within Claude Code to view all active servers, check their connection status, and see the list of available tools registered by your plugin.

What is the benefit of using .mcp.json over inline config?

Using a dedicated .mcp.json file provides a cleaner separation of concerns and is easier to maintain when your plugin requires multiple MCP servers or complex arguments.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration

Name: Model Context Protocol (MCP) Integration
Author: brixtonpham

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Integrates external services, databases, and APIs into Claude Code plugins using the Model Context Protocol for expanded tool access.

This skill provides comprehensive guidance for connecting Claude Code to external data sources and services via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables developers to expose specialized tools from local databases, proprietary APIs, or cloud platforms like GitHub and Asana directly within their AI coding environment. By supporting various transport protocols—including stdio, SSE, and WebSockets—and managing complex authentication flows, this skill allows for the creation of sophisticated, tool-augmented plugins that extend Claude's capabilities far beyond standard text generation.

主要功能

01Support for multiple transport types including stdio, SSE, HTTP, and WebSockets

02Automated configuration via dedicated .mcp.json or inline plugin.json fields

03Standardized tool naming and permission scoping for secure AI-to-service interactions

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05Seamless OAuth and token-based authentication management for cloud services

06Dynamic environment variable expansion for secure and portable plugin configurations

使用场景

01Connecting Claude Code to internal databases for real-time data analysis and migrations

02Building custom local tools that expose file system or system-level capabilities to Claude

03Integrating project management tools like Jira or Asana into autonomous coding workflows

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add brixtonpham/dot-claude mcp-integration

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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