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MCP Management Skill

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Intelligent management and execution of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

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Overview

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This skill enables Claude to discover, analyze, and execute MCP server capabilities without polluting the main context window. Perfect for context-efficient MCP integration using subagent-based architecture.

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Features

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Quick Start

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1. Install Dependencies

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cd .claude/skills/mcp-management/scripts\nnpm install\n
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2. Configure MCP Servers

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Create .claude/.mcp.json:

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{\n  \"mcpServers\": {\n    \"memory\": {\n      \"command\": \"npx\",\n      \"args\": [\"-y\", \"@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory\"]\n    },\n    \"filesystem\": {\n      \"command\": \"npx\",\n      \"args\": [\"-y\", \"@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem\", \"/allowed/path\"]\n    }\n  }\n}\n
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See .claude/.mcp.json.example for more examples.

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3. Test Connection

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cd .claude/skills/mcp-management/scripts\nnpx ts-node cli.ts list-tools\n
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Usage Patterns

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Pattern 1: Discover Available Tools

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npx ts-node scripts/cli.ts list-tools\nnpx ts-node scripts/cli.ts list-prompts\nnpx ts-node scripts/cli.ts list-resources\n
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Pattern 2: LLM-Driven Tool Selection

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The LLM reads assets/tools.json and intelligently selects tools. No separate analysis command needed - the LLM's understanding of context and intent is superior to keyword matching.

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Pattern 3: Execute MCP Tools

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npx ts-node scripts/cli.ts call-tool memory add '{\"key\":\"name\",\"value\":\"Alice\"}'\n
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Pattern 4: Use with Subagent

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In main Claude conversation:

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User: \"I need to search the web and save results\"\nMain Agent: [Spawns mcp-manager subagent]\nmcp-manager: Discovers brave-search + memory tools, reports back\nMain Agent: Uses recommended tools for implementation\n
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Architecture

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Main Agent (Claude)\n    ↓ (delegates MCP tasks)\nmcp-manager Subagent\n    ↓ (uses skill)\nmcp-management Skill\n    ↓ (connects via)\nMCP Servers (memory, filesystem, etc.)\n
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Benefits:

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File Structure

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mcp-management/\n├── SKILL.md                    # Skill definition\n├── README.md                   # This file\n├── scripts/\n│   ├── mcp-client.ts          # Core MCP client manager\n│   ├── analyze-tools.ts       # Intelligent tool selection\n│   ├── cli.ts                 # Command-line interface\n│   ├── package.json           # Dependencies\n│   ├── tsconfig.json          # TypeScript config\n│   └── .env.example           # Environment template\n└── references/\n    ├── mcp-protocol.md        # MCP protocol reference\n    └── configuration.md       # Config guide\n
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Scripts Reference

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mcp-client.ts

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Core client manager class:

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cli.ts

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Command-line interface:

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Note: Tool analysis is performed by the LLM reading assets/tools.json, which provides better context understanding than algorithmic matching.

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Configuration

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Environment Variables

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Scripts check for variables in this order:

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  1. process.env (runtime)
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  2. .claude/skills/mcp-management/.env
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  3. .claude/skills/.env
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  4. .claude/.env
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MCP Config Format

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{\n  \"mcpServers\": {\n    \"server-name\": {\n      \"command\": \"executable\",          // Required\n      \"args\": [\"arg1\", \"arg2\"],        // Required\n      \"env\": {                          // Optional\n        \"VAR\": \"value\",\n        \"API_KEY\": \"${ENV_VAR}\"        // Reference env vars\n      }\n    }\n  }\n}\n
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Common MCP Servers

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Install with npx:

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Integration with mcp-manager Agent

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The mcp-manager agent (.claude/agents/mcp-manager.md) uses this skill to:

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  1. Discover: Connect to MCP servers, list capabilities
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  2. Analyze: Filter relevant tools for tasks
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  3. Execute: Call MCP tools on behalf of main agent
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  4. Report: Send concise results back to main agent
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This architecture keeps main context clean and enables efficient MCP integration.

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Troubleshooting

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\"Config not found\"

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Ensure .claude/.mcp.json exists and is valid JSON.

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\"Server connection failed\"

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Check:

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\"Tool not found\"

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List available tools first:

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npx ts-node scripts/cli.ts list-tools\n
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Resources

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License

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MIT

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