configure-mcp
Installation
SKILL.md
Contains Shell Commands
This skill contains shell command directives (!`command`) that may execute system commands. Review carefully before installing.
/configure:mcp
Check and configure Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for this project.
MCP Philosophy: Servers are managed project-by-project (in .mcp.json), not user-scoped (in ~/.claude/settings.json), to keep context clean and dependencies explicit.
For server configurations, environment variable reference, and report templates, see REFERENCE.md.
When to Use This Skill
| Use this skill when... | Use another approach when... |
|---|---|
| Setting up MCP servers for a project | Configuring user-level settings (edit ~/.claude/settings.json directly) |
| Checking MCP server status and validating configuration | Just viewing .mcp.json contents (use Read tool) |
| Adding specific servers (context7, playwright, sequential-thinking, etc.) | Installing npm/bun packages for non-MCP purposes (use package manager) |
| Ensuring team-shareable MCP setups | Personal-only MCP configuration (use ~/.claude/settings.json) |
| Installing core productivity servers | Debugging specific server runtime issues (check server logs, restart Claude Code) |