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About mcp-builder

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mcp-builder

Guide for creating high-quality MCP servers to integrate external APIs

Comprehensive guide for building high-quality MCP servers that connect LLMs to external services. Four-phase workflow covering research, implementation, testing, and evaluation with language-specific guidance for TypeScript (recommended) and Python. Emphasizes API coverage over workflow tools, clear tool naming with consistent prefixes, and actionable error messages for agent guidance.

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Price
Free
Made by
anthropics
Category
AI Skills
Website
github.com/anthropics/skills/mcp-builder