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Create or update MCP server tools, JSON-RPC handlers, and registrations. Use when working in mcp-server/src/**.

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MCP Server Workflows Skill

Use this skill for MCP server updates, tool registration, and JSON-RPC handling.

When to Use

  • Adding or modifying tools in the MCP server
  • Adjusting JSON-RPC handlers or schemas
  • Updating MCP server utilities in mcp-server/src/

Procedure

  1. Identify the target MCP file(s) and tool/handler scope.
  2. Apply MCP server development instructions for JSON-RPC compliance.
  3. Ensure tool registration and schema conversion patterns are preserved.
  4. Make minimal, testable changes and keep logging consistent.
  5. Recommend validation steps (build or tests) as needed.

Notes

  • Keep tool naming and argument schemas aligned with CLI metadata.
  • Use structured logging (stderr) and avoid console.log for protocol data.

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