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