mcp-use Skills

Official skills collection for the mcp-use framework. Skills are reusable capabilities that enhance Claude's ability to build and work with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

What are Skills?

Skills are folders containing instructions, scripts, and resources that Claude loads dynamically to improve performance on specialized tasks. Each skill teaches Claude how to complete specific tasks in a repeatable way.

For more information about Agent Skills, visit:

• agentskills.io - Official specification
• skills.sh - Skills platform and leaderboard
• Anthropic's Skills Guide

Available Skills

mcp-builder

Build production-ready MCP servers with the mcp-use framework. This skill provides:

• Quick start with npx create-mcp-use-app
• Defining tools, resources, and prompts
• Local testing with Inspector UI
• Tunneling for testing with ChatGPT
• Deployment to mcp-use Cloud
• Best practices and common patterns

Use when: Creating MCP servers, defining tools/resources/prompts, deploying MCP servers, or working with the mcp-use framework.

chatgpt-app-builder

Build custom ChatGPT apps and GPTs with actions and best practices. This skill provides:

• GPT configuration and instructions
• OpenAPI schema design for actions
• Authentication setup (API Key, OAuth, Custom)
• Function calling patterns
• Response formatting and error handling
• Testing and deployment guidance
• Common patterns and examples

Use when: Creating ChatGPT apps, building custom GPTs, defining GPT actions, integrating APIs with ChatGPT, or working with OpenAI function calling.

Installation

Claude Code

Register this repository as a marketplace:

/plugin marketplace add mcp-use/skills

Then install skills:

# Install all skills
/plugin install all-skills@mcp-use

# Or install individual skills
/plugin install mcp-builder@mcp-use
/plugin install chatgpt-app-builder@mcp-use

Or browse and install via the UI:

1. Run /plugin marketplace add mcp-use/skills
2. Select Browse and install plugins
3. Select mcp-use
4. Choose a skill to install
5. Select Install now

Via skills.sh

npx skills add mcp-use/skills

Claude.ai

1. Go to your Claude.ai project settings
2. Navigate to Skills section
3. Upload the skills/ folder or individual skill folders
4. Skills will be available in your conversations

Cursor / Windsurf

1. Clone this repository
2. Reference skills in your .cursorrules or project settings
3. Skills will be available when working in the IDE

Creating Your Own Skills

Use the template at template/SKILL.md as a starting point:

cp template/SKILL.md skills/my-new-skill/SKILL.md

Then customize:

1. Update the YAML frontmatter with name and description
2. Write clear instructions in the markdown body
3. Include examples and best practices
4. Add any supporting files (scripts, data, etc.)
5. Test with Claude to ensure it works correctly

See spec/README.md for detailed information about the SKILL.md format.

Repository Structure

.
├── .claude-plugin/       # Claude Code marketplace configuration
├── skills/               # Individual skills
│   └── mcp-builder/      # MCP server building skill
│       ├── SKILL.md      # Skill definition
│       └── LICENSE.txt   # Skill license
├── template/             # Template for creating new skills
│   └── SKILL.md
├── spec/                 # Agent Skills specification reference
│   └── README.md
├── LICENSE               # Repository license (Apache 2.0)
└── README.md             # This file

Skills Platform Integration

This repository is compatible with:

• Claude Code: Via .claude-plugin/marketplace.json
• skills.sh: Via npx skills add mcp-use/skills
• Claude.ai: Manual upload of skill folders
• Cursor/Windsurf: Local skill references

Contributing

Skills follow the Agent Skills specification. When contributing:

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a new skill folder under skills/
3. Include a SKILL.md file with proper frontmatter
4. Add a LICENSE.txt if using a different license
5. Test thoroughly with Claude
6. Submit a pull request

Upcoming Skills

• More skills coming soon!

Learn More

• mcp-use Documentation: docs.mcp-use.com
• mcp-use GitHub: github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use
• Discord: mcp-use.com/discord
• MCP Protocol: modelcontextprotocol.io

License

This repository is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See LICENSE for details.

Individual skills may have their own licenses specified in their respective LICENSE.txt files.