Model Context Protocol helps Claude Code plugins connect to outside services. You can link tools like databases, APIs, and file systems directly into your plugin. This makes your plugin more powerful by giving it access to real data and actions.
There are two ways to set it up. You can use a dedicated .mcp.json file or add the settings inside plugin.json. The protocol supports different connection types like local processes, server-sent events, HTTP, and WebSocket. Each type works best for different needs, from local files to cloud services.
Environment variables like ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT} make your configuration portable. This skill walks you through every step to get MCP working in your plugin.
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mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/mcp-integrationProject
mkdir -p .claude/skills/mcp-integrationSource Repository
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