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.