MCP Installation

Get started with Slot's MCP server by following these installation steps. The MCP server enables AI assistants to help you find and understand starter templates.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18 or later
  • Claude Desktop installed
  • Git (for cloning the repository)

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository

First, clone the Slot repository and install dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/thisistheaj/slot-starters.git
cd slot-starters
npm install

2. Configure Claude Desktop

Add the Slot MCP server to your Claude Desktop configuration:

mkdir -p ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude
cat > ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json << EOL
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "slot-starters": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "$(pwd)/server.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}
EOL

3. Start Using Slot

That's it! Now you can:

  • Open Claude Desktop
  • Start a new conversation
  • Describe your project needs
  • Get personalized template recommendations

Next Steps

Learn how to effectively search for templates through AI conversations in the Search guide, or explore the available configuration options in the Configuration guide.