Package¶

Package MCP servers for reliable distribution and deployment. Emphasize supply chain integrity and operational readiness.

Packaging Strategies¶

• Language packages (PyPI/NPM/etc.) can support developer distribution; for production, prefer containers.
• Containers: OCI images via multi-stage with minimal base images; run as non-root.
• Binary distributions: only when required; ensure signing and update channels.

Package Structure¶

• Recommended layout: src (code), tests, docs, configs, scripts, Containerfile, README, CHANGELOG.

Production Containers (Guidance)¶

• Use minimal, well-maintained images; drop unnecessary capabilities; read-only file systems.
• Sign images; maintain SBOMs and provenance; enforce verification in clusters.
• Externally managed secrets; health and readiness probes; resource requests/limits.

Supply Chain Controls¶

• Verified registries and curated catalogs; block untrusted sources.
• Reproducible builds where feasible; store artifacts with signatures.

Distribution¶

• Publish through trusted channels; include release notes and impact levels.
• Keep compatibility/support matrices; document upgrade paths and deprecations.

Versioning Strategy¶

• Semantic versioning for servers, SDKs, and contracts; document breaking changes clearly.
• Maintain a simple compatibility matrix and update with each release.

Next Steps¶

• Validate packaging against organizational policies (signing, SBOMs, provenance).
• Prefer containers for production distribution; enforce non-root and minimal images.