Supercharge Claude Code with MCP Servers and Skills
Complete guide to setting up and using Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and Skills to extend Claude Code with custom tools, data sources, and powerful automation workflows.
Claude Code can be extended with two powerful mechanisms:
MCP (Model Context Protocol) Servers provide Claude with access to external tools, data sources, and APIs. They run as separate processes and expose capabilities through a standardized protocol.
Skills are reusable prompt templates that can be invoked within conversations to perform specialized tasks. Think of them as custom commands that execute complex workflows.
Together, they transform Claude Code from a coding assistant into a fully customizable development platform.
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