Anybody working with Claude past the first WOW moment will know (and probably complain) that it overcomplicates, overengineers, creates stuff nobody asked for, duplicates things, and hallucinates field names.
You quickly end up with multiple outdated docs, duplicated stuff in different places, and as a result, Claude spends half its time trying to understand the codebase and the other half probably making things worse.
Apart from a good CLAUDE .md some cleverly crafted commands, and regular reviews, I believe using MCPs as a single source of truth can really help minimize, if not partly solve the problem.
So, what are some MCPs (Model Context Protocol) you've integrated to Claude, that are lifesavers for you ?
Like for example 7context : lets it fetch updated docs for almost any lib it works with.
I just built myself sequelae-mcp (for the brave and bold only), which lets you get DB schemas, do backups, and run SQL. No more copy-paste SQL or wasting time/tokens on Claude trying to invent failing SQL systems.
And right now I’m co-building api-tools-mcp, for building/retrieving API schemas via OpenAPI—so when working with APIs, it can check instead of guess-inventing.
Honestly, not sure those tools don't already exist, but i'll definitely be adding them to my workflow, hoping for a good boost in time spent and reliability.
Already did some in-app MCP for running SQL, and it's been a really a big positive change in my workflow.
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Are there any cool "MCPs" or a specific workflow you use to make it even better?
Sequential Thinking MCP – Breaks down complex problems into manageable steps, enabling structured problem-solving. Ideal for system design planning, architectural decisions, and refactoring strategies.
Puppeteer MCP – Navigate websites, take screenshots, and interact with web pages. Makes a big difference in UI testing and automation.
Memory Bank MCP – A must-have for complex projects. Organizes project knowledge hierarchically, helping AI better understand your project’s structure and goals. This MCP automates the creation of a memory bank for your project.
Playwright MCP – Critical for cross-browser testing and advanced web automation. A modern, feature-rich alternative to Puppeteer.
GitHub MCP – Saves time by eliminating context switching between your environment and GitHub. Allows you to manage repositories, modify content, work with issues and pull requests, and more—all within your workflow.
Knowledge Graph Memory MCP – Crucial for maintaining project context across sessions. Prevents repetition and ensures the AI retains key project details.
DuckDuckGo MCP – Lightweight web search tool for accessing current documentation, error solutions, and up-to-date information without leaving your environment. Doesn’t require an API key—unlike many alternatives.
MCP Compass – Your guide through the growing MCP ecosystem. Helps you discover the right tools for specific tasks using simple natural language queries.
Check out detailed setup instructions, practical examples, and use cases for all these MCPs: https://enlightby.ai/projects/36
The tutorial also lets you configure MCPs natively in Cursor IDE by interacting directly with Cursor's environment.
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