What MCP Server Dev is build-mcp-server is the entry point; it asks about the use case and recommends a deployment path. build-mcp-app adds interactive widgets and build-mcpb packages local stdio servers.
What it does How MCP Server Dev plugs in: which agents run it and what it adds RUNS IN Your agent Claude Code one host documented PLUGIN · OFFICIAL MCP Server Dev Bundles of skills, commands, hook… 3 install steps no extra permissions listed license: Apache-2.0 WHAT IT ADDS What it does build-mcp-server picks deployment… Scaffolds remote streamable-HTTP… build-mcp-app adds forms, pickers… build-mcpb packages a local serve… agent → extension → new capability · from the official repository or docs Where MCP Server Dev runs and what it adds, from its documentation build-mcp-server picks deployment model and tool-design pattern Scaffolds remote streamable-HTTP or local stdio servers build-mcp-app adds forms, pickers and confirm dialogs in chat build-mcpb packages a local server with its runtime Reference files cover auth (DCR/CIMD), tool descriptions, manifests, hardening When to use it
Good fit Wrapping a cloud API as an MCP server Building a server that must touch the local machine How to install MCP Server Dev You need: Claude Code
Run Claude Code Run /plugin install mcp-server-dev@claude-plugins-official Ask 'help me build an MCP server' or run /mcp-server-dev:build-mcp-server Configuration example (from the official docs) Copy
/mcp-server-dev:build-mcp-serverLimitations Local stdio is a prototype path with an MCPB upgrade note
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Frequently asked questions What does mcp-server-dev recommend for wrapping a cloud API? A remote streamable-HTTP server. source
What are the skills in mcp-server-dev? build-mcp-server, build-mcp-app and build-mcpb. source
When should I use build-mcpb? For local stdio servers that must run on the user's machine without Node or Python installed. source
Sources and gaps Not stated by the maintainers: Release date and version history are not shown in the plugin README.
