Claude Code Guide
Claude Code Guide - Setup, Commands, workflows, agents, skills & tips-n-tricks go from beginner to power user!
What is Claude Code Guide?
Claude Code Guide is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to claude code guide - setup, commands, workflows, agents, skills & tips-n-tricks go from beginner to power user!
Claude Code Guide - Setup, Commands, workflows, agents, skills & tips-n-tricks go from beginner to power user!
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- Claude Code Guide - Setup, Commands, workflows, agents, skil
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx claude-code-guideConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Claude Code Guide
Claude Code Guide is a comprehensive community-maintained reference and MCP server that brings Claude Code documentation, commands, agent workflows, and skill templates directly into your AI assistant. It covers everything from first-time setup and environment variables through advanced topics like agent harness design, slash-command authoring, multi-agent orchestration, and third-party integrations. Developers moving from beginner to power user of Anthropic's Claude Code CLI will find consolidated, practical guidance without leaving their editor.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and npx available on your PATH
- Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible client installed
- Claude Code CLI installed (`npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code`)
- An Anthropic API key configured for Claude Code
Verify Node.js and npx are available
The server runs via npx, so Node.js 18 or newer must be installed and npx must be on your PATH. Run the version check before configuring your MCP client.
node --version
npx --versionTest the server directly
Run the server once manually to confirm it starts without errors before adding it to your MCP client configuration.
npx claude-code-guideAdd the server to Claude Desktop
Open your Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) and add the claude-code-guide server entry under mcpServers.
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-code-guide": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["claude-code-guide"]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Fully quit and relaunch Claude Desktop so it picks up the new server entry. The server will appear in the tools panel once connected.
Explore available commands and workflows
Use the connected guide to browse Claude Code commands, keyboard shortcuts, agent harness design patterns, and skill authoring templates — all without leaving your chat interface.
Claude Code Guide Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the claude-code-guide MCP server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-code-guide": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["claude-code-guide"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Sample prompts to explore Claude Code documentation through this server.
- "What slash commands does Claude Code support and what does each one do?"
- "How do I write a custom skill (SKILL.md) for Claude Code?"
- "Show me the CLAUDE.md format for project-level instructions"
- "How can I set up multi-agent orchestration with Claude Code?"
- "What environment variables can I configure in Claude Code?"Troubleshooting Claude Code Guide
npx claude-code-guide exits immediately with no output
Ensure you are running Node.js 18+. Run `node --version` to check. If the package is not yet cached locally, the first run may take a moment to download — wait for it to complete.
Server does not appear in Claude Desktop tools panel
Confirm the JSON in claude_desktop_config.json is valid (no trailing commas). Fully quit Claude Desktop (not just close the window) and relaunch it. Check the MCP server logs in Help > Developer Tools.
Skills or agent documentation appears outdated
Clear the npx cache with `npx clear-npx-cache` and rerun so the latest published version of the package is downloaded.
Frequently Asked Questions about Claude Code Guide
What is Claude Code Guide?
Claude Code Guide is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that claude code guide - setup, commands, workflows, agents, skills & tips-n-tricks go from beginner to power user! It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Claude Code Guide?
Follow the installation instructions on the Claude Code Guide GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Claude Code Guide?
Claude Code Guide works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Claude Code Guide free to use?
Yes, Claude Code Guide is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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