Updated March 2026

Claude Code Plugins & MCP Servers
Complete Guide 2026

The comprehensive directory of Claude Code plugins and MCP servers. Discover the best tools, setup tutorials, and configuration guides for AI-powered development.

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What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Anthropic's open standard for connecting AI models like Claude to external data sources and tools. It provides a unified, secure way for Claude to interact with databases, APIs, file systems, and other services.

With MCP, developers can extend Claude's capabilities through plugins that provide access to web search, persistent memory, code execution, database queries, and much more.

Key MCP Benefits:

  • Standardized Interface: One protocol for all Claude integrations
  • Security First: Sandboxed execution with explicit permissions
  • Easy Development: Build custom plugins with TypeScript/Python SDKs
  • Growing Ecosystem: 50+ community-built MCP servers available

Claude Code Plugin Directory

Discover the best plugins for Claude Code. Each plugin extends Claude's capabilities through the MCP protocol.

Plugin Name Category Description Difficulty Status
context7 Official
Development Real-time documentation fetching for popular libraries. Automatically fetches up-to-date docs for React, Vue, Tailwind, and more. Easy Production Ready
sequential-thinking Official
Development Structured problem-solving and reasoning for complex tasks. Helps Claude break down problems step-by-step. Easy Production Ready
memory Official
Development Persistent memory storage for Claude conversations. Remember context across sessions and projects. Easy Production Ready
brave-search Official
Research Web search capabilities using Brave Search API. Get real-time web results in your Claude conversations. Medium Production Ready
exa-search Community
Research AI-powered search with Exa. Neural search for finding relevant content on the web. Medium Production Ready
github Official
Integration GitHub integration for repos, issues, and pull requests. Manage your code directly from Claude. Medium Production Ready
slack Community
Integration Send messages and interact with Slack channels. Automate team communications. Medium Production Ready
puppeteer Official
Automation Browser automation with Puppeteer. Scrape websites, take screenshots, and automate web tasks. Advanced Production Ready
filesystem Official
Automation Secure file system operations. Read, write, and manage files with Claude. Easy Production Ready
postgres Official
Development PostgreSQL database integration. Query and manage your databases directly from Claude. Advanced Production Ready
sqlite Official
Development SQLite database operations. Lightweight database for prototyping and local development. Medium Production Ready
fetch Official
Research HTTP client for fetching web content. Retrieve and parse web pages and APIs. Easy Production Ready
google-drive Community
Integration Google Drive file management. Access and manage your Google Drive files. Medium Beta
docker Community
Automation Docker container management. Build, run, and manage Docker containers. Advanced Beta
arxiv Community
Research Search and fetch papers from arXiv. Access scientific research papers. Medium Production Ready

How to Set Up Claude Code MCP Servers

Follow this step-by-step guide to configure MCP servers in Claude Code.

1

Install Claude Code

If you haven't already, install Claude Code CLI:

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code
2

Create MCP Configuration File

Create or edit the MCP configuration file at ~/.claude/mcp.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "memory": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/mcp-server-memory"]
    },
    "brave-search": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anthropic/mcp-server-brave-search"],
      "env": {
        "BRAVE_API_KEY": "your-api-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}
3

Restart Claude Code

Restart Claude Code to load the new MCP server configuration:

claude

Claude Code will automatically detect and load your MCP servers.

4

Verify Installation

Check that your MCP servers are running:

claude mcp list

This will show all configured MCP servers and their status.

Popular MCP Server Configurations

Ready-to-use configurations for common use cases.

For Developers

Essential plugins for coding with Claude:

  • context7 - Documentation
  • github - Code management
  • filesystem - File operations
  • memory - Context persistence

For Researchers

Plugins for research and analysis:

  • brave-search - Web search
  • arxiv - Paper access
  • fetch - Content retrieval
  • postgres - Data queries

For Automation

Plugins for automating workflows:

  • puppeteer - Browser automation
  • slack - Team messaging
  • docker - Container management
  • filesystem - File operations

For AI Builders

Plugins for building AI applications:

  • sequential-thinking - Reasoning
  • memory - State management
  • postgres - AI memory storage
  • fetch - API integration

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Claude Code plugins and MCP servers.

What are Claude Code plugins?
Claude Code plugins are extensions that enhance Claude's capabilities through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). They allow Claude to connect to external tools, databases, APIs, and services, enabling features like persistent memory, web search, and file operations. Plugins run locally on your machine and require your explicit permission to access resources.
How do I install Claude Code plugins?
Claude Code plugins are installed via the MCP configuration file. Edit ~/.claude/mcp.json to add plugin configurations, then restart Claude Code. Most plugins can be installed with npm or pip, and configured with environment variables for API keys. See our setup guide above for detailed instructions.
What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Anthropic's open standard for connecting AI models to external data sources and tools. It provides a unified way for Claude to interact with databases, APIs, file systems, and other services through a standardized interface. MCP ensures security through sandboxing and explicit permissions.
Are Claude Code plugins free?
Yes! All official Claude Code plugins are free and open source. You can find them on the official Anthropic GitHub repository. Community plugins are also typically free, though some may require API keys for external services (like Brave Search or Exa).
Can I create my own Claude Code plugin?
Absolutely! You can create custom MCP servers using the TypeScript or Python SDKs provided by Anthropic. MCP servers expose tools, resources, and prompts that Claude can use. Check the MCP documentation for guides on building your own plugins.
Which plugins are best for coding?
For coding, we recommend: context7 for real-time documentation, github for repository management, filesystem for file operations, and memory for maintaining context across sessions. The sequential-thinking plugin is also useful for complex problem-solving.

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