A specialized developer tool that scaffolds complete Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers from a single-line description.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install mcp-scaffolder
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install mcp-scaffolder using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is MCP Scaffolder?
The MCP Scaffolder is an essential utility for developers looking to extend AI capabilities. It automates the creation of a full TypeScript-based environment, generating everything from modular tool definitions to environment configurations. By leveraging Openclaw Skills, this tool ensures that every scaffolded server adheres to modern standards, including proper transport selection and searchable tool instructions for AI agents.
This skill takes the guesswork out of project initialization. It generates a standardized structure that includes a server entry point, a dedicated tools directory, and a ready-to-use README. Whether you are building local CLI utilities or remote API connectors, this Openclaw Skills resource provides the boilerplate needed to get running in seconds.
MCP Scaffolder Use Cases
- Creating a new MCP tool to extend the capabilities of Claude Code.
- Rapidly prototyping local system utilities using stdio transport.
- Scaffolding remote microservices that expose tools via HTTP transport.
- Standardizing MCP server development workflows within a team using Openclaw Skills.
- Generating boilerplate code for complex API integrations with pre-defined schemas.
How MCP Scaffolder Works
- The developer provides a prompt describing the purpose and tools of the desired server.
- The skill analyzes the intent to decide between stdio (local) or HTTP (remote) transport layers.
- A comprehensive file structure is created, including package manifests and TypeScript configurations.
- Individual tool files are generated with full input schemas and JSDoc documentation for better agent discovery.
- The skill outputs a specific configuration snippet for immediate integration into an AI agent environment like Openclaw Skills.
MCP Scaffolder Setup
To initiate a new project using this Openclaw Skills template, provide a descriptive command to your AI agent.
# Example usage prompt:
# "scaffold an MCP server that interacts with the GitHub API"
# The skill will then generate the project.
# Afterward, install dependencies:
npm install
# Build the project:
npm run build
MCP Scaffolder Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes the generated project into a clean, modular hierarchy designed for maintainability and scalability within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
| Path | Description |
|---|---|
/src/index.ts |
Main entry point that registers all tools and manages the transport layer. |
/src/tools/ |
Contains one file per tool, separating logic from registration. |
/package.json |
Includes the @modelcontextprotocol/sdk and build scripts. |
/.env.example |
Documented list of all environment variables required for the server. |
/README.md |
Comprehensive setup, build, and configuration instructions. |
MCP Scaffolder Advanced Features
- Intelligent transport selection that defaults to HTTP over deprecated SSE protocols.
- Automatic server instruction fields to enhance tool searchability in AI IDEs.
- TypeScript-by-default scaffolding for robust type safety and developer experience.
- Modular tool architecture that separates schema definitions from execution logic.
- Dynamic generation of configuration snippets compatible with Openclaw Skills and Claude Code.
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