Tool Discovery & Search

This skill helps you discover available tools, MCP servers, and plugins. If a tool doesn't exist locally, it automatically searches for solutions.

When This Skill Applies

Activate this skill when:

• •User asks about available tools or capabilities
• •User wants to know if Claude can do something
• •User mentions "MCP", "plugin", "integration", or "tool"
• •User seems uncertain about how to accomplish a task
• •User asks "is there a way to..." or "can you..."

Current Available Tools

Core Claude Code Tools

Always available without configuration:

• •Bash: Execute shell commands, run scripts, system operations
• •Read: Read file contents, view code, examine configurations
• •Edit: Modify existing files with precise edits
• •Write: Create new files, overwrite existing ones
• •Glob: Find files by pattern (e.g., **/*.js)
• •Grep: Search code for patterns, find text across files
• •WebSearch: Search the web for information
• •WebFetch: Fetch and read web page content
• •LSP: Language server features (go to definition, find references, hover info)
• •NotebookEdit: Edit Jupyter notebooks
• •Skill: Invoke other skills
• •Task: Spawn specialized agents for complex tasks
• •TodoWrite: Create and manage task lists
• •AskUserQuestion: Ask clarifying questions with options

Connected MCP Servers

Your currently configured MCP servers:

Beeper (messaging & chat)

• •Tool: mcp__beeper__search_chats
• •Purpose: Search and interact with chat messages across platforms
• •Use when: Working with messages, chat history, or messaging platforms

Claude in Chrome (browser automation)

Tools available:

• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__javascript_tool: Execute JavaScript in browser
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_page: Read page accessibility tree
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__find: Find elements on page
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__form_input: Fill form fields
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__computer: Mouse/keyboard control
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__navigate: Navigate URLs
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__screenshot: Take screenshots
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__gif_creator: Record browser actions as GIF
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__upload_image: Upload images to pages
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__get_page_text: Extract page text
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__tabs_*: Manage browser tabs
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_console_messages: Debug JavaScript
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__read_network_requests: Monitor network activity
• •mcp__claude-in-chrome__shortcuts_*: Use browser shortcuts/workflows

Use when: Web scraping, browser automation, testing web apps, form filling, web interaction

Episodic Memory (conversation history)

• •Tool: mcp__plugin_episodic-memory_episodic-memory__search
• •Purpose: Search previous Claude Code conversations
• •Use when: Recalling past decisions, finding previous solutions, remembering context

Installed Plugins

Your currently enabled plugins:

• •superpowers@superpowers-marketplace: Advanced development workflows
• •episodic-memory@superpowers-marketplace: Cross-session memory

Tool Discovery Process

When a user needs a tool that isn't currently available:

Step 1: Understand the Need

Ask clarifying questions:

• •What specific task are you trying to accomplish?
• •What data/services do you need to interact with?
• •What format is the input/output?

Step 2: Search Existing Resources

Check these locations for potential solutions:

1. •

   MCP Registry - Search official MCP servers:

   bash

   # Search the MCP registry on GitHub
   gh search repos "mcp server" topic:mcp
   

2. •

   Claude Plugins Marketplace:

   bash

   # Check official plugins
   ls ~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces/claude-plugins-official/plugins/
   ls ~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces/claude-plugins-official/external_plugins/
   

3. •

   Awesome MCP Servers: Search https://github.com/punkpeye/awesome-mcp-servers

4. •

   NPM/PyPI for MCP:

   bash

   # Search npm for MCP servers
   npm search mcp-server
   
   # Search PyPI
   pip search mcp
   

Step 3: Present Options

Once you find relevant tools:

1. •Describe the tool: What it does and how it helps
2. •Installation method: How to install it
3. •Configuration needed: What setup is required
4. •Example usage: Show how it would solve the user's problem

Step 4: Offer Installation Assistance

Ask the user:

• •"I found [tool name] that can [capability]. Would you like me to help install it?"
• •Provide installation commands
• •Help configure .mcp.json or plugin settings

Common Tool Categories & Solutions

Database Access

• •PostgreSQL: @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres
• •SQLite: @modelcontextprotocol/server-sqlite
• •MySQL: Search npm for mcp-server-mysql

API Integrations

• •GitHub: @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
• •GitLab: Available in official plugins
• •Slack: Available in official plugins
• •Linear: Available in official plugins
• •Stripe: Available in official plugins

Development Tools

• •Playwright: Browser testing (official plugin)
• •Firebase: Firebase integration (official plugin)
• •Docker: Search for MCP docker servers
• •Kubernetes: Search for MCP k8s servers

Productivity

• •Google Drive: Search MCP registry
• •Notion: Search MCP registry
• •Calendar: Search MCP registry

AI & Data

• •Sentry: Error tracking
• •Memory/RAG: Episodic memory (already installed!)
• •Vector DBs: Search for Pinecone, Weaviate MCP servers

How to Install New MCP Servers

Method 1: NPM-based MCP Server

# Install globally
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-NAME

# Add to ~/.claude.json

Then add configuration to ~/.claude.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-name": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-NAME"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Method 2: Python MCP Server

# Install with pip
pip install mcp-server-NAME

# Add to ~/.claude.json

Configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "server-name": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["-m", "mcp_server_name"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Method 3: Custom MCP Server

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/org/mcp-server-name
cd mcp-server-name
npm install

# Add to ~/.claude.json with full path

Search Strategy

When searching for a tool:

1. •Start broad: "mcp server for [use case]"
2. •Check official sources: Anthropic's MCP registry, official plugins
3. •Search GitHub: gh search repos "mcp [service name]"
4. •Check awesome lists: awesome-mcp-servers, awesome-claude
5. •Search package managers: npm, PyPI, crates.io

Example Interactions

User: "Can Claude access my Google Calendar?"

Response pattern:

1. •"Let me search for a Google Calendar MCP server..."
2. •Use WebSearch or gh search to find options
3. •Present findings: "I found [X] MCP server that provides Google Calendar integration"
4. •Explain installation and configuration
5. •Offer to help set it up

User: "Is there a way to interact with Docker?"

Response pattern:

1. •Check if docker MCP exists
2. •Search GitHub/npm for docker MCP servers
3. •Present options with pros/cons
4. •Guide installation if user wants to proceed

User: "What tools do I have?"

Response pattern:

1. •List core tools
2. •List connected MCP servers with their capabilities
3. •List installed plugins
4. •Mention discovery capabilities: "I can also search for new tools if you need something specific"

Proactive Discovery

When you notice the user struggling with a task:

• •Suggest: "This task might be easier with [tool]. Would you like me to search for an MCP server that can help?"
• •Offer: "I can search the MCP registry for solutions if you'd like"

Important Notes

• •Always verify tool compatibility before suggesting installation
• •Check if tools require API keys or authentication
• •Warn about security implications of tools that access sensitive data
• •Prioritize official Anthropic MCP servers when available
• •Test that installed tools work before declaring success

Quick Reference Commands

# Search MCP registry
gh search repos topic:mcp "keyword"

# List installed MCP servers
cat ~/.claude.json | grep -A 5 mcpServers

# List available plugins
ls ~/.claude/plugins/marketplaces/

# Check skill availability
ls ~/.claude/skills/

# Search npm for MCP
npm search mcp-server

When to Use This Skill

✅ User asks "what can Claude do?" ✅ User wants to know available integrations ✅ User needs a capability that might require a new tool ✅ User mentions a service/API by name ✅ User seems uncertain about how to proceed

❌ User has a clear plan and knows what tools to use ❌ Task is straightforward with existing tools ❌ User is already using a specific tool successfully