mcp-setup

Set up and configure MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers with Claude Code. Use when the user wants to connect Claude Code to external tools, databases, APIs, or services via MCP. Handles HTTP, SSE, and stdio server configurations with proper authentication.

Quality

77%

Does it follow best practices?

Impact

Pending

No eval scenarios have been run

Securityby

Risky

Do not use without reviewing

Optimize this skill with Tessl

npx tessl skill review --optimize ./plugins/claude-code-dev/skills/mcp-setup/SKILL.md

Quality

Discovery

N/A

Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.

Something went wrong

Implementation

77%

Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.

This is a strong, actionable skill with excellent concrete examples and clear command syntax. The main weakness is some unnecessary explanatory content at the start and a monolithic structure that could benefit from splitting advanced topics into separate files. The troubleshooting section and setup checklist add practical value.

Suggestions

Remove or significantly trim the 'What is MCP?' section - Claude knows what MCP is and the integration examples don't add actionable guidance

Move Plugin MCP Servers and Project Shared Configuration sections to separate reference files (e.g., PLUGINS.md, TEAM-CONFIG.md) with brief links from the main skill

Dimension	Reasoning	Score
Conciseness	The 'What is MCP?' section explains concepts Claude likely knows. The content is generally efficient but includes some unnecessary context like listing example integrations that don't add actionable value.	2 / 3
Actionability	Excellent executable examples throughout with copy-paste ready commands for all server types, configuration files, and management operations. Specific real-world examples (Notion, Sentry, PostgreSQL) with complete syntax.	3 / 3
Workflow Clarity	Clear sequencing for OAuth setup (add server → run /mcp → authenticate). The setup checklist at the end provides explicit validation steps. Transport selection guidance is clear with decision criteria.	3 / 3
Progressive Disclosure	Content is well-organized with clear sections, but the document is quite long (150+ lines) and could benefit from splitting advanced topics (Plugin MCP Servers, Project Shared Configuration) into separate reference files.	2 / 3
	Total	10 / 12 Passed

Validation

100%

Warnings & errors only

Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.

Validation — 11 / 11 Passed

Validation for skill structure

No warnings or errors.

Repository: jpoutrin/product-forge
Commit: 0ebe7ae

Reviewed: 29 days ago

Table of Contents

Discovery Implementation Validation

Is this your skill?

If you maintain this skill, you can claim it as your own. Once claimed, you can manage eval scenarios, bundle related skills, attach documentation or rules, and ensure cross-agent compatibility.