MCP Servers & Setup
Connect, set up, and build MCP servers in Claude Code — Filesystem, GitHub, PostgreSQL, Playwright, and more.
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Connect Blender to Claude Code with an MCP Server: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to control Blender's 3D viewport from Claude Code using an MCP server, from installing uv to registering the server with claude mcp add.
GPT-5.6 Sol's Over-Verification Backlash — and How to Stop It in Claude Code
GPT-5.6 Sol drew criticism for re-running entire test suites on tiny changes and burning through usage limits. Here's how Claude Code users can guard against the same failure mode with an open-source plugin plus Claude Code's own Plan Mode and Hooks.
Gave Up Installing ComfyUI? Use It From Claude Instead (Comfy MCP)
Why people give up on ComfyUI (path issues, GPU limits, 15GB, node graphs) and how Comfy MCP lets you drive it from Claude instead. Which connection to pick and what it costs, from official docs as of August 2026.
Setting Up the Sentry MCP Server in Claude Code: From Error Logs to Fixes
Connect the Sentry MCP server to Claude Code and query issues, read stack traces, and start fixing bugs without leaving your terminal. This guide covers OAuth setup, the claude mcp add command, and scoping tokens safely.
Set Up the Slack MCP Server — Read and Search Slack Channels from Claude
A step-by-step guide to connecting the Slack MCP server to Claude Code and the Claude app, from workspace admin approval to least-privilege scopes.
Set Up the Notion MCP Server: Connect Claude to Your Notion Workspace
A step-by-step guide to connecting the official Notion MCP server to Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and Claude.ai, so Claude can read and organize your Notion pages directly.
Build Your Own MCP Server — A Minimal Python or TypeScript Server, Connected to Claude Code
A hands-on guide to building a minimal MCP server from scratch in Python and TypeScript using the official SDKs, then connecting it to Claude Code with claude mcp add and confirming the tool actually gets called.
Claude Code MCP Server Recommendations: What to Connect and How
A practical, step-by-step guide to choosing and connecting MCP servers in Claude Code, based on the official docs — from picking a category to running the add command.
Claude Code MCP Connectors — How to Link GitHub, Sentry, and Databases
A practical, step-by-step guide to connecting GitHub, Sentry, Notion, and databases to Claude Code using MCP connectors, with real setup commands.
Adding a Custom Connector to Claude Code — Complete MCP Setup Guide
Learn how to connect external tools to Claude Code using MCP servers, step by step. From remote HTTP to local stdio servers, this guide works even if you've never done it before.
Claude Code settings.json Guide — Permissions, Env Vars & Tools
A beginner-friendly walkthrough of Claude Code's settings.json structure and scope system. Learn how global, project, and local configs work together and exactly where to place each file.
PostgreSQL MCP Server: Connect a Database to Claude (2026)
Connect Claude to PostgreSQL for schema inspection and read-only queries. Covers the archived official server, recommended alternatives, and safe setup.
Playwright MCP Server Setup: Browser Automation in Claude (2026)
Use Microsoft’s official Playwright MCP server so Claude can open a browser and click and type. Covers npx setup and how it differs from Claude in Chrome.
GitHub MCP Server Setup: Repos, Issues & PRs in Claude (2026)
Use the official GitHub MCP server so Claude can work with repos, issues, and pull requests. Covers the remote (GitHub-hosted) and local (Docker) setup and auth.
Filesystem MCP Server Setup: Connect Folders & Files to Claude (2026)
Use the official Filesystem MCP server so Claude can read and write files in folders you allow. Covers NPX/Docker install, directory access control, and safety.
Build Your Own MCP Server: From First Python Server to Claude (2026)
A step-by-step guide to building a minimal one-tool MCP server with the Python MCP SDK 2.0 and connecting it to Claude Desktop and Claude Code.
Connect Claude to Figma: Figma MCP (Dev Mode) Setup for Claude Code (2026)
Connect Figma to Claude via the Figma MCP server in Claude Code — remote and desktop setup, design-to-code usage, plan limits, and caveats.
Claude Code MCP Setup: claude mcp add, Scopes, and Transports
How to add and manage MCP servers from the Claude Code CLI: local/project/user scopes, .mcp.json team sharing, stdio/http transports (SSE deprecated), and claude mcp add/list/get — per official docs.
Recommended MCP Servers for Claude, by Use Case (2026)
The MCP servers worth connecting to Claude, organized by use case — GitHub, Notion, Linear, Slack, PostgreSQL, Playwright and more, with tips and security notes.
How to Connect & Use MCP with Claude: 4 Ways to Add Connectors
Four ways to connect MCP to Claude — directory connectors, custom remote MCP, Desktop local config, and Claude Code — with step-by-step setup and security tips.
What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? Architecture and Security
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard for how AI models connect to external tools. Covers the architecture, how it works, and security considerations.