MCP setup guide
MCP tools let a Skill interact with things like calendars and contacts. The key is not "more access" — it’s the right access, with clear rules.
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Start with one outcome
Pick a single thing the Skill should accomplish (e.g., scheduling follow-ups).
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Choose the minimum tools
Start with calendar and/or contacts. Add other tools only after behavior is stable.
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Define boundaries
Decide what the Skill can read, what it can write, and when it must ask for approval.
Common safety rules
- Require approval for writes (creating events, editing contacts) until you trust the behavior
- Treat personal data as sensitive by default
- Add a "handoff to a human" rule for ambiguous requests
- Log and review edge cases during early rollout