# MCP Plugin Template

> Use this tool when you need to package a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server as a Claude Code plugin with ease, solving the problem of distributing custom servers and managing dependencies. It takes in an MCP server and outputs an installable plugin with a structured template for tools and resources. Ideal for developers looking to share their MCP servers directly from GitHub with zero dependencies.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/xanderscannell-mcp-installer  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/xanderscannell-mcp-installer

## Description

A GitHub template for packaging any Model Context Protocol (MCP) server as an installable Claude Code plugin with zero dependencies. It allows developers to distribute their servers directly from GitHub and provides a structure for managing tools, resources, and npm dependencies.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 1.00
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** version-control
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/nhpj46m6wq)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/xanderscannell/mcp-installer>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "xanderscannell-mcp-installer"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/xanderscannell-mcp-installer` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/xanderscannell-mcp-installer/pull`

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