mcp-builder
MCP Server Development Guide
Create MCP servers that enable LLMs to interact with external services through well-designed tools.
High-Level Workflow
Phase 1: Research and Planning
Understand Modern MCP Design:
- Balance comprehensive API coverage with specialized workflow tools
- Use clear, descriptive tool names with consistent prefixes (e.g.,
github_create_issue) - Design tools that return focused, relevant data
- Provide actionable error messages
Study MCP Protocol:
- Start with sitemap:
https://modelcontextprotocol.io/sitemap.xml - Key pages: specification, transport mechanisms, tool definitions
Phase 2: Implementation
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