mcp-builder-kit
Production Toolkit & Scaffolding Engine for Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers. Scaffold typed TS/Python servers, generate tools from OpenAPI, inspect conformance, audit security & containerize in seconds.
Install / Use
claude mcp add RitualDev-Lab -- npx -y github:RitualDev-Lab/mcp-builder-kitIf the server publishes to npm under a different name, use that package instead — check the repo README.
MCP Server
Model Context Protocol server
Quality Score
Category
SecuritySupported Platforms
Our assessment of mcp-builder-kit
mcp-builder-kit scores 81/100 on our quality scale, 994th of 1,119 Security skills we index.
Its MCP Server is 10 KB long, well organised into 16 sections with 10 code examples: a thorough specification that gives an agent plenty to work with.
It has 3 GitHub stars, so there is little community track record yet; judge it on its content.
Maintenance, license and trust
- The repository was last updated 5 days ago, so mcp-builder-kit is actively maintained.
- It is released under the Apache-2.0 license, a permissive license that allows use, modification and commercial use with attribution.
- Its trust signals score 92/100, with 1 caution from licensing, adoption, age or documentation. These come from repository metadata, not a code audit — read the skill file before letting an agent act on it.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| mcp-builder-kit (this skill)by RitualDev-Lab | 81 | 3 | 5d ago | MCP Server |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I install mcp-builder-kit?
- Run
claude mcp add RitualDev-Lab -- npx -y github:RitualDev-Lab/mcp-builder-kit. The install tabs above show the steps for each supported agent. - Which AI agents does mcp-builder-kit work with?
- It is written for Claude Code and Claude Desktop, as a MCP Server file. Other agents that read the same format can often use it too.
- Is mcp-builder-kit safe to use?
- It is Apache-2.0-licensed and scores 92/100 on trust signals. Skills are instructions an agent will follow, so read the file before installing it and do not approve commands you do not understand.
- Is mcp-builder-kit still maintained?
- The repository was last updated 5 days ago, so mcp-builder-kit is actively maintained.
Skill content
View source on GitHub🚀 Features
- ⚡ 1-Command Scaffolding: Run
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit init <name>to generate a complete, battle-tested MCP server. - 🌐 Dual Language Support:
- TypeScript:
@modelcontextprotocol/sdk+ Zod schemas +tsupbundler + Biome linter. - Python:
mcp[cli]+ FastMCP + Pydantic v2.
- TypeScript:
- 🔌 Universal Transports: Production-ready
stdio(Desktop/Agents),sse(Server-Sent Events), and modern Streamable HTTP endpoints for serverless & container fleets. - 🧩 Built-in Primitives: Fully wired Tool listings, Tool callers, Resources, and Metadata endpoints.
- 🛡️ Antigravity Skill Native: Includes a first-class
SKILL.mdfor autonomous agent execution.
⚡ Quick Start
1. Scaffold a TypeScript MCP Server
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit init my-tools-server
2. Scaffold a Python FastMCP Server
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit init my-tools-server --lang python
3. Add a New Typed Tool to Your MCP Server
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit add-tool search_knowledge \
--desc "Search vector store for relevant documentation" \
--params "query:string,limit:number,filter:object"
4. Convert OpenAPI / Swagger Spec into MCP Tools
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit from-openapi ./petstore.json --lang typescript
5. Automated Protocol Conformance Inspection (CI/CD)
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit inspect "node dist/index.js"
6. Pre-Flight Security & Injection Audit
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit audit ./src
7. 1-Click Packaging & Containerization
# Generate Dockerfile, Claude Desktop config, Cursor config, and mcp.json registry manifest
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit package ./my-server --lang typescript --port 8080 --env "OPENAI_API_KEY,DB_HOST"
💻 CLI Commands & Options
Commands:
init [name] Scaffolds a new MCP server project (interactive wizard if omitted; use --force to overwrite)
add-tool <name> Generates typed MCP tool code and JSON schema snippet
from-openapi <path> Converts OpenAPI / Swagger specs into executable MCP tools with real HTTP client requests
inspect <command> Connects headless inspector to verify MCP JSON-RPC protocol conformance (--ci)
deploy Generates serverless Cloudflare Workers or Cloud Run container deployment
ui Launches lightweight local Visual Inspector Web UI & live testing studio
audit [dir] Runs AgentShield Zero-Leak security audit on MCP server source code
package [dir] Generates Dockerfile, client configs (Claude/Cursor) & registry manifest
packs [list|install] Browse or install enterprise connector packs (Postgres, K8s, Stripe)
badge <server-name> Generates cryptographically verified AgentShield badge & checkout URL
spotlight <server-name> Generates DevShelf Featured Spotlight placement and Dodo checkout link
turnkey [tier] Initiates B2B turnkey custom MCP server development inquiry & deposit link
grants [id] Browse foundation ecosystem grants ($1k-$25k) and generate grant pitch
bounties Browse funded open-source bounties with Polar.sh rewards
🧩 Programmatic SDK
import {
McpProjectScaffolder,
McpCodeGenerator,
OpenApiToMcpConverter,
McpServerInspector,
AgentShieldMcpAuditor,
McpServerPackager,
} from "@ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit";
// 1. Scaffold a project
const result = McpProjectScaffolder.scaffold({
projectName: "sqlite-explorer",
targetDir: "./servers/sqlite-explorer",
language: "typescript",
transport: "stdio",
description: "SQLite database explorer MCP server",
});
// 2. Generate tool code dynamically
const toolCode = McpCodeGenerator.generateTypeScriptTool({
name: "execute_query",
description: "Runs a read-only SQL query on the database",
parameters: [{ name: "sql", type: "string", required: true, description: "SQL query statement" }],
});
// 3. Convert an OpenAPI spec
const mcpTools = OpenApiToMcpConverter.convert({
spec: mySwaggerJson,
language: "typescript",
});
// 4. Headless Conformance Inspector
const inspector = new McpServerInspector({
command: "node",
args: ["./dist/index.js"],
});
const report = await inspector.inspect();
console.log(`Discovered ${report.discoveredTools.length} tools, latency: ${report.latencyMs}ms`);
// 5. AgentShield Pre-Flight Security Audit
const audit = AgentShieldMcpAuditor.auditDirectory("./src");
console.log(`Security Score: ${audit.score}/100, isSecure: ${audit.isSecure}`);
// 6. 1-Click Packaging & Dockerization
const pkg = McpServerPackager.package({
serverName: "sqlite-explorer",
targetDir: "./servers/sqlite-explorer",
language: "typescript",
port: 8080,
});
console.log(`Generated artifacts: ${pkg.writtenFiles.join(", ")}`);
💎 Enterprise Connectors & Ecosystem Services
mcp-builder-kit is open-source under Apache-2.0, with enterprise extensions, verified security certifications, and custom development available for production teams:
- Enterprise Tool Packs ($49/pack): Production-hardened tool templates for Postgres, Kubernetes, Snowflake, and AWS with connection pooling and parameter sanitization (
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit packs). - Verified Server Certification & Spotlight ($79/server): Cryptographic AgentShield zero-leak audit badge verified against repository commits, bundled with DevShelf directory showcase (
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit badge <name>). - Turnkey B2B Engineering (From $1,750/project): Bespoke production MCP server engineering, private VPC networking, and SLA guarantees (
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit turnkey starter). - Ecosystem Grants & Bounties: Connect to open-source foundation grant programs you can apply to ($1k–$25k) and funded developer bounties (
npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit grants,npx @ritualdev-lab/mcp-builder-kit bounties).
👉 Explore full feature matrices and self-serve checkout at mcp.ritualdev.in
👥 Team & Contributors
MCP Builder Kit is initiated and maintained by the team at RitualDev Lab and expanded by the open-source MCP community.
🛡️ Core Team & Direct Access Admins
<table align="center"> <tr> <td align="center" width="180"> <a href="https://github.com/divyanshujethi"> <img src="https://github.com/divyanshujethi.png" width="80" style="border-radius: 50%;" alt="Divyanshu Jethi"/><br /> <sub><b>Divyanshu Jethi</b></sub> </a><br /> <sub>🚀 Founder & Lead</sub><br /> <sub>🔑 <b>Direct Access Admin</b></sub> </td> <td align="center" width="180"> <a href="https://github.com/Sakshisharma1616"> <img src="https://github.com/Sakshisharma1616.png" width="80" style="border-radius: 50%;" alt="Sakshi Sharma"/><br /> <sub><b>Sakshi Sharma</b></sub> </a><br /> <sub>🎨 Core Maintainer & Product</sub><br /> <sub>🔑 <b>Direct Access Admin</b></sub> </td> <td align="center" width="180"> <a href="https://github.com/Ritual-Dev-Git"> <img src="https://github.com/Ritual-Dev-Git.png" width="80" style="border-radius: 50%;" alt="RitualDev"/><br /> <sub><b>RitualDev</b></sub> </a><br /> <sub>⚙️ Core Maintainer & Infra</sub><br /> <sub>🔑 <b>Direct Access Admin</b></sub> </td> <td align="center" width="180"> <a href="https://github.com/Divyanshu-hub-dotcom"> <img src="https://github.com/Divyanshu-hub-dotcom.png" width="80" style="border-radius: 50%;" alt="Divyanshu-hub-dotcom"/><br /> <sub><b>Divyanshu-hub-dotcom</b></sub> </a><br /> <sub>🛠️ Core Member</sub> </td> <td align="center" width="180"> <a href="https://github.com/ayushxx01"> <img src="https://github.com/ayushxx01.png" width="80" style="border-radius: 50%;" alt="Ayush"/><br /> <sub><b>Ayush</b></sub> </a><br /> <sub>🛡️ Core Maintainer & Triage</sub> </td> </tr> </table>🌟 Community Contributors & Builders
<p align="center"> <a href="https://github.com/RitualDev-Lab/mcp-builder-kit/graphs/contributors"> <img src="https://contrib.rocks/image?repo=RitualDev-Lab/mcp-builder-kit" alt="MCP Builder Kit Contributors" /> </a> </p> <p align="center"> Huge thanks to all our open-source <a href="https://github.com/RitualDev-Lab/mcp-builder-kit/graphs/contributors">Contributors</a>! We warmly welcome issues, feedback, and pull requests. </p>Apache-2.0 License © 2026 RitualDev Lab
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