mcp-builder

Build new MCP servers. The official scaffold + design walkthrough.

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Install

$ npx skills add github.com/anthropics/skills --skill mcp-builder

Best for

When you need a new MCP and want it built right.

About this skill

Create MCP servers for API integration. Walks Claude through scaffolding, schema design, and packaging.

MCPServerScaffold

Score breakdown

Score breakdown

rubric 1.0
Install count
0/20
Provenance
15/15
GitHub stars
0/15
Recency
6/10
Compatibility
2/10
Documentation depth
6.5/10
Install ergonomics
10/10
License
5/5
Verification freshness
3/5

Composite 0–100 score derived from 9 verifiable signals. See the rubric →

Multi-agent orchestration. Spawn parallel subagents and merge their outputs reliably.

Multi-agentSubagentsParallel
Code
Medium4 min

1,000+ SaaS integrations as one skill. OAuth lifecycle, scoped credentials, structured actions.

OAuthSaaSAction-taking
All surfaces
Medium5 min

Build new skills interactively. Output is a clean SKILL.md ready to publish.

AuthoringSKILL.md
All surfaces
Low1 min

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Skill FAQ

About mcp-builder

What is the mcp-builder skill?

Create MCP servers for API integration. Walks Claude through scaffolding, schema design, and packaging.

Which agents does mcp-builder work with?

Claude Code.

How do I install mcp-builder?

Run `npx skills add github.com/anthropics/skills --skill mcp-builder` for Claude Code. See the install panel for per-agent commands.

Is mcp-builder free to use?

Yes — mcp-builder is open source (MIT).

Who maintains mcp-builder?

mcp-builder is published by Anthropic and was last updated on 2026-04-15.

What is mcp-builder best for?

When you need a new MCP and want it built right.