🕹️ Slot Starters

Quickstart

Get started with Slot's MCP server in just a few minutes. This guide will help you set up the server and start finding templates through AI conversations.

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 and requirements
  • Get personalized template recommendations

Example Conversation

You: "I need a React starter template for building a B2B SaaS dashboard. We want good TypeScript support and built-in authentication."

Claude: "I'll help you find the perfect template. Let me search through the available options..."

The AI assistant will analyze your requirements and search through the template index, providing detailed recommendations based on your specific needs.

Optional: CLI Tools

The MCP server comes pre-configured with a curated set of templates. If you want to customize your template index or add your own templates, you can use our CLI tools. Learn more in the CLI documentation.

Next Steps