jr2804 MCP Servers
What I Do
Provide universal patterns and best practices for integrating MCP servers into agentic workflows across different projects and domains.
Universal MCP Server Patterns
Server Discovery and Selection
- Keep the authoritative list of servers in
.vscode/mcp.jsonand audit it whenever project needs change - Document server capabilities (inputs, outputs, limitations) so agents can choose correctly without probing
- Verify availability early by issuing lightweight health or
list_*commands rather than waiting for first real use - Prefer a small, purposeful tool set to keep the assistant's tool offers focused and predictable
Common MCP Server Types
| Server Type | Typical Use Cases | Integration Pattern |
|---|---|---|
memorygraph |
Long-term knowledge storage | recall_memories(query="project-specific knowledge") |
beads-mcp |
Issue tracking | bd ready --json |
sequential-thinking |
Complex problem analysis | Multi-step thought process |
desktop-commander |
File operations | Unified file system interface |
serena |
Semantic code operations | Symbol-level code retrieval and editing |
fetch |
Web content ingestion | fetch(url="https://example.com") |
gh_grep |
Public GitHub code search | Query literal or regex patterns across repos |
upstash-context7 |
Documentation recall | Natural language queries over curated doc sets |
Simple Utility Servers
These lightweight servers complement the core development stack without overwhelming the assistant:
- fetch — Retrieves up-to-date web content (HTML, markdown, raw text). Use it for vendor docs or standards that change frequently.
- gh_grep — Mirrors
grep.appfunctionality for discovering real-world code snippets. Use literal or regex queries to find idiomatic usage. - upstash-context7 — Provides semantic retrieval across curated documentation (e.g., vendor APIs, SDK guides). Query with natural language to ground decisions in official sources.
Integration Best Practices
- Context Management: Always load project context before using MCP servers
- Error Handling: Implement graceful fallbacks when servers are unavailable
- Performance: Cache frequently used server responses
- Security: Validate server responses before processing
When to Use Me
Use this skill when:
- Setting up MCP server integrations in new projects
- Standardizing agent tool usage across multiple projects
- Creating reusable agent workflows
- Implementing cross-project knowledge sharing
Universal Examples
Memory Graph Integration
# Universal memory storage pattern
store_memory(
type="solution",
title="Cross-project solution pattern",
content="Reusable approach for X",
tags=["universal", "pattern"],
importance=0.8
)
# Universal memory recall
memories = recall_memories(
query="reusable patterns",
memory_types=["solution", "pattern"]
)
Issue Tracking Workflow
# Universal issue creation
issue = bd_create(
title="Implement universal pattern",
description="Create reusable component for X",
issue_type="feature",
priority=1
)
# Universal issue management
bd_update(issue.id, status="in_progress")
Compatibility Notes
This skill is designed to work with:
- OpenCode agent framework
- Claude-compatible MCP clients
- Any project using MCP servers
- Cross-project knowledge sharing workflows