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buildwithclaude

Name: buildwithclaude MCP Server
Author: davepoon

A discovery hub and marketplace for Claude Code plugins, agents, commands, hooks, and skills — 20k+ community extensions.

buildwithclaude is a centralized platform for finding and installing Claude Code extensions. It indexes 20k+ community plugins, 4,500+ MCP servers, 117 agents, 175 commands, 28 hooks, and 26 skills. Browse via buildwithclaude.com or install directly. Covers development, infrastructure, data, and blockchain specializations.

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Why use it

Key features

Unified search across plugins, agents, commands, hooks, and skills
20k+ community plugins and 4,500+ MCP servers indexed
Web UI at buildwithclaude.com for browsing and filtering
117 specialized agents (Python, DevOps, security, database, etc.)
175 slash commands for common tasks (commits, PRs, docs, analysis)

Live Demo

What it looks like in practice

buildwithclaude-skill.replay ▶ ready

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Install

Pick your client

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json · Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buildwithclaude-skill": {
      "command": "git",
      "args": [
        "clone",
        "https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude",
        "~/.claude/skills/buildwithclaude"
      ],
      "_inferred": true
    }
  }
}

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config. Restart after saving.

~/.cursor/mcp.json · .cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buildwithclaude-skill": {
      "command": "git",
      "args": [
        "clone",
        "https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude",
        "~/.claude/skills/buildwithclaude"
      ],
      "_inferred": true
    }
  }
}

Cursor uses the same mcpServers schema as Claude Desktop. Project config wins over global.

VS Code → Cline → MCP Servers → Edit

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buildwithclaude-skill": {
      "command": "git",
      "args": [
        "clone",
        "https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude",
        "~/.claude/skills/buildwithclaude"
      ],
      "_inferred": true
    }
  }
}

Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar, then "Edit Configuration".

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "buildwithclaude-skill": {
      "command": "git",
      "args": [
        "clone",
        "https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude",
        "~/.claude/skills/buildwithclaude"
      ],
      "_inferred": true
    }
  }
}

Same shape as Claude Desktop. Restart Windsurf to pick up changes.

~/.continue/config.json

{
  "mcpServers": [
    {
      "name": "buildwithclaude-skill",
      "command": "git",
      "args": [
        "clone",
        "https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude",
        "~/.claude/skills/buildwithclaude"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Continue uses an array of server objects rather than a map.

~/.config/zed/settings.json

{
  "context_servers": {
    "buildwithclaude-skill": {
      "command": {
        "path": "git",
        "args": [
          "clone",
          "https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude",
          "~/.claude/skills/buildwithclaude"
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to context_servers. Zed hot-reloads on save.

claude mcp add buildwithclaude-skill -- git clone https://github.com/davepoon/buildwithclaude ~/.claude/skills/buildwithclaude

One-liner. Verify with claude mcp list. Remove with claude mcp remove.

Use Cases

Real-world ways to use buildwithclaude

How to find a specialized Claude agent for your task

👤 Claude Code users who want domain-expert AI assistance ⏱ ~10 min beginner

When to use: You need Claude to act as a specialist — database optimizer, security auditor, DevOps engineer, etc.

Flow

Search for agents

Search buildwithclaude for agents related to database optimization and PostgreSQL.✓ Copied

→ List of relevant agents with descriptions and install instructions
Install the agent

Install the PostgreSQL optimizer agent.✓ Copied

→ Agent installed and activated

Outcome: A specialized agent ready to provide expert-level assistance.

Pitfalls

Agent quality varies across community submissions — Check ratings/reviews and GitHub stars before installing

Set up event-driven hooks for your development workflow

👤 Developers wanting automated Claude Code behaviors ⏱ ~15 min intermediate

When to use: You want Claude to automatically run actions on git events, code formatting, or security scanning.

Flow

Browse available hooks

What hooks are available in buildwithclaude for git and code quality?✓ Copied

→ List of hooks like pre-commit formatting, security scanning, etc.
Install a hook

Install the pre-commit security scanning hook.✓ Copied

→ Hook configured and active

Outcome: Automated hooks running on your development events.

Pitfalls

Too many hooks slow down git operations — Start with essential hooks (formatting, security) and add more only as needed

Combine with: github

Combinations

Pair with other MCPs for X10 leverage

buildwithclaude-skill + github

Discover buildwithclaude plugins that integrate with GitHub workflows

Find buildwithclaude plugins that help with PR reviews and GitHub issue management.✓ Copied

Cost & Limits

What this costs to run

API quota: N/A — discovery platform
Tokens per call: 0
Monetary: Free
Tip: Individual plugins may have their own costs. Check before installing.

Security

Permissions, secrets, blast radius

Credential storage: N/A — per-plugin

Data egress: Varies per installed plugin

Community plugins run with Claude's permissions. Review source code before installing plugins from unknown authors.

Troubleshooting

Common errors and fixes

Plugin install fails

Check that your Claude Code version supports the plugin format. Update Claude Code to the latest version.

Verify: claude --version

Agent not activating

Some agents require specific trigger phrases. Check the agent's documentation for activation keywords.

Marketplace not loading

Check your network connection and verify buildwithclaude.com is accessible.

Verify: curl https://buildwithclaude.com

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