claude-prompts-mcp
Define and utilize custom prompts in markdown format to streamline interactions with Claude. The server enables flexible, template-based prompt creation, incorporating enhanced error handling and seamless transport configurations.
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Claude Prompts MCP Server
🌟 What Makes This Special? (v1.3.0 - "Consolidated Architecture with Systematic Framework Application")
- 🎯 Three-Tier Execution Model → Routes between prompts (lightning-fast), templates (framework-enhanced), and chains (LLM-driven) based on file structure
- 🧠 Structural Analysis Engine → File structure analysis detects execution type (with optional W.I.P LLM-powered semantic enhancement)
- ⚡ Three-Tier Performance → From instant variable substitution to comprehensive methodology-guided processing
- 🔧 Unified Creation Tools → Create prompts or templates with type-specific optimization
- 🛡️ Intelligent Quality Gates → Framework-aware validation with conditional injection based on execution tier
- 🔄 Configurable Analysis → Structural analysis with optional semantic enhancement and manual methodology selection
- 🔥 Intelligent Hot-Reload System → Update prompts instantly without restarts
- 🎨 Advanced Template Engine → Nunjucks-powered with conditionals, loops, and dynamic data
- ⚡ Multi-Phase Orchestration → Robust startup sequence with comprehensive health monitoring
- 🚀 Universal MCP Compatibility → Works flawlessly with Claude Desktop, Cursor Windsurf, and any MCP client
Transform your AI assistant experience with a three-tier execution architecture that routes between lightning-fast prompts, framework-enhanced templates, and LLM-driven chains based on file structure analysis across any MCP-compatible platform.
🚀 Revolutionary Interactive Prompt Management
🎯 The Future is Here: Manage Your AI's Capabilities FROM WITHIN the AI Conversation
This isn't just another prompt server – it's a living, breathing prompt ecosystem that evolves through natural conversation with your AI assistant. Imagine being able to:
# 🎯 Universal prompt execution with intelligent type detection
prompt_engine >>code_formatter language="Python" style="PEP8"
→ System detects execution tier, applies appropriate processing automatically
# 📋 Create and manage prompts with intelligent analysis
prompt_manager create name="code_reviewer" type="template" \
content="Analyze {{code}} for security, performance, and maintainability"
→ Creates framework-enhanced template with CAGEERF methodology integration
# 🔍 Analyze existing prompts for execution optimization
prompt_manager analyze_type prompt_id="my_prompt"
→ Shows: "Type: template, Framework: CAGEERF, Confidence: 85%, Gates: enabled"
# ⚙️ System control and framework management
system_control switch_framework framework="ReACT" reason="Problem-solving focus"
→ Switches active methodology with performance monitoring
# 🔥 Execute with full three-tier intelligence
prompt_engine >>analysis_chain input="complex research data" llm_driven_execution=true
→ LLM-driven chain execution with step-by-step coordination (requires semantic LLM integration)
🌟 Why This Architecture Matters:
- 🧠 Structural Intelligence: File structure analysis provides reliable execution routing with minimal configuration
- 🔄 Dynamic Capability Building: Build and extend your AI assistant's capabilities through conversational prompt management
- 🎮 Reduced Friction: Minimal configuration required - execution type detected from file structure
- ⚡ Systematic Workflow: Create → Structure-based routing → Framework application in a reliable flow
- 🧠 Intelligent Command Routing: Built-in command detection with multi-strategy parsing and automatic tool routing
- 🧠 Sophisticated Methodology System: Four proven thinking frameworks (CAGEERF, ReACT, 5W1H, SCAMPER) with manual selection and conditional application
This is what well-architected AI infrastructure looks like – where systematic analysis and proven methodologies enhance your AI interactions through structured approaches rather than magic.
🧠 Advanced Framework System
🎯 Revolutionary Methodology Integration
The server features a sophisticated framework system that brings structured thinking methodologies to your AI interactions:
🎨 Four Intelligent Methodologies
- 🔍 CAGEERF: Comprehensive structured approach (Context, Analysis, Goals, Execution, Evaluation, Refinement, Framework)
- 🧠 ReACT: Reasoning and Acting pattern for systematic problem-solving
- ❓ 5W1H: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How systematic analysis
- 🚀 SCAMPER: Creative problem-solving (Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse)
⚙️ Intelligent Framework Features
- 🧠 Manual Selection: Choose optimal methodology manually based on your needs, with sophisticated conditional application
- 🔄 Runtime Switching: Change active framework with performance monitoring and seamless transition
- ⚡ Conditional Injection: Framework enhancement applied only when beneficial (bypassed for simple prompts)
- 📊 Switching Performance: Monitor framework switching mechanics and performance
# 🔄 Switch methodology for different thinking approaches
system_control switch_framework framework="ReACT" reason="Problem-solving focus"
→ Switches to ReACT methodology with performance monitoring
# 📊 Monitor framework performance and usage
system_control analytics show_details=true
→ View framework switching history and performance metrics
# ⚙️ Get current framework status
system_control status
→ Shows active framework, available methodologies, and system health
🎆 The Result: Your AI conversations become more structured, thoughtful, and effective through proven thinking methodologies applied systematically based on your chosen framework.
⚠️ Analysis System Capabilities
🗓️ What the System Actually Does:
- 📝 Structural Analysis: Detects execution type by examining template variables (
{{variable}}), chain steps, and file structure - 🔄 Framework Application: Applies manually selected framework methodology (CAGEERF, ReACT, 5W1H, SCAMPER) based on execution tier
- ⚡ Routing Logic: Routes to appropriate execution tier (prompt/template/chain) based on structural characteristics
🧠 Optional Semantic Enhancement:
- LLM Integration: When enabled, provides true semantic understanding of prompt content
- Advanced Analysis: Intelligent methodology recommendations and complexity assessment
- Default Mode: Structural analysis only - honest about limitations without LLM access
🎯 Manual Framework Control:
# Framework selection is manual, not automatic
system_control switch_framework framework="ReACT" reason="Problem-solving focus"
⚡ Features & Reliability
| **🎯 Developer Experience** - 🔥 **One-Command Installation** in under 60 seconds - ⚡ **Hot-Reload Everything** → prompts, configs, templates - 🎨 **Rich Template Engine** → conditionals, loops, data injection - 🚀 **Universal MCP Integration** → works with Claude Desktop, Cursor Windsurf, and any MCP client - 📱 **Multi-Transport Support** → STDIO for Claude Desktop + SSE/REST for web - 🛠️ **Dynamic Management Tools** → update, delete, reload prompts on-the-fly - 🤖 **Claude Code Support** → Harness Anthropic’s coding model for refactoring, doc generation, note-taking, research and any complex workflows that arises | **🚀 Enterprise Architecture** - 🏗️ **Orchestration** → phased startup with dependency management - 🔧 **Robust Error Handling** → graceful degradation with comprehensive logging - 📊 **Real-Time Health Monitoring** → module status, performance metrics, diagnostics - 🎯 **Smart Environment Detection** → works across development and production contexts - ⚙️ **Modular Plugin System** → extensible architecture for custom workflows - 🔐 **Production-Ready Security** → input validation, sanitization, error boundaries |
| **🛠️ Consolidated MCP Tools Suite (87.5% Reduction: 24+ → 3 Tools)** - 🎯 **prompt_engine** → Universal execution with intelligent analysis, semantic detection, and LLM-driven chain coordination - 📋 **prompt_manager** → Complete lifecycle management with smart filtering, type analysis, and configurable semantic analysis - ⚙️ **system_control** → Framework management, analytics, health monitoring, and comprehensive system administration **🤖 Intelligent Features:** - 🧠 **Structural Type Detection** → System routes between prompt/template/chain execution based on file structure analysis - 🛡️ **Framework Integration** → CAGEERF, ReACT, 5W1H, SCAMPER methodologies with manual selection and conditional injection - 🔄 **LLM-Driven Chains** → Step-by-step workflow coordination with conversation state management - 📊 **Performance Analytics** → Three-tier execution monitoring with framework switching performance tracking - 🔥 **Hot-Reload Everything** → Update prompts, templates, and configurations without restart - ⚙️ **Smart Argument Parsing** → JSON objects, single arguments, or fallback to conversational context | |
🎯 One-Command Installation
Get your AI command center running in under a minute:
# Clone → Install → Launch → Profit! 🚀
git clone https://github.com/minipuft/claude-prompts-mcp.git
cd claude-prompts-mcp/server && npm install && npm run build && npm start
🔌 Universal MCP Client Integration
Claude Desktop
Drop this into your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"claude-prompts-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["E:\\path\\to\\claude-prompts-mcp\\server\\dist\\index.js"],
"env": {
"MCP_PROMPTS_CONFIG_PATH": "E:\\path\\to\\claude-prompts-mcp\\server\\prompts\\promptsConfig.json"
}
}
}
}
Cursor Windsurf & Other MCP Clients
Configure your MCP client to connect via STDIO transport:
- Command:
node - Args:
["path/to/claude-prompts-mcp/server/dist/index.js"] - Environment (Optional):
MCP_PROMPTS_CONFIG_PATH=path/to/prompts/promptsConfig.json
Claude Code CLI Installation
For Claude Code CLI users, use the one-command installation:
claude mcp add-json claude-prompts-mcp '{"type":"stdio","command":"node","args":["path/to/claude-prompts-mcp/server/dist/index.js"],"env":{}}'
💡 Pro Tip: Environment variables are optional - the server auto-detects paths in 99% of cases. Use absolute paths for guaranteed compatibility across all MCP clients!
🎮 Start Building Immediately (v1.3.0 Consolidated Architecture)
Your AI command arsenal is ready with enhanced reliability:
# 🧠 Discover your intelligent superpowers
prompt_manager list filter="category:analysis"
→ Intelligent filtering shows relevant prompts with usage examples
# 🎯 Structural execution routing - system detects execution type from file structure
prompt_engine >>friendly_greeting name="Developer"
→ Detected as template (has {{variables}}), returns framework-enhanced greeting
prompt_engine >>content_analysis input="my research data"
→ Detected as template (structural analysis), applies framework injection, executes with quality gates
prompt_engine >>analysis_chain input="my content" llm_driven_execution=true
→ Detected as chain (has chainSteps), provides LLM-driven step-by-step execution (requires semantic LLM integration)
# 📊 Monitor intelligent detection performance
system_control analytics include_history=true
→ See how accurately the system detects prompt types and applies gates
# 🚀 Create prompts that just work (zero configuration)
"Create a prompt called 'bug_analyzer' that finds and explains code issues"
→ Prompt created via conversation, system detects execution type from structure, applies active framework
# 🔄 Refine prompts through conversation (intelligence improves)
"Make the bug_analyzer prompt also suggest performance improvements"
→ Prompt updated, system re-analyzes, updates detection profile automatically
# 🧠 Build LLM-driven chain workflows
"Create a prompt chain that reviews code, validates output, tests it, then documents it"
→ Chain created, each step auto-analyzed, appropriate gates assigned automatically
# 🎛️ Manual override when needed (but rarely necessary)
prompt_engine >>content_analysis input="sensitive data" step_confirmation=true gate_validation=true
→ Force step confirmation for sensitive analysis
🌟 The Architecture: Your prompt library becomes a structured extension of your workflow, organized and enhanced through systematic methodology application.
🔥 Why Developers Choose This Server
⚡ Lightning-Fast Hot-Reload → Edit prompts, see changes instantly
Our sophisticated orchestration engine monitors your files and reloads everything seamlessly:# Edit any prompt file → Server detects → Reloads automatically → Zero downtime
- **Instant Updates**: Change templates, arguments, descriptions in real-time
- **Zero Restart Required**: Advanced hot-reload system keeps everything running
- **Smart Dependency Tracking**: Only reloads what actually changed
- **Graceful Error Recovery**: Invalid changes don't crash the server
🎨 Next-Gen Template Engine → Nunjucks-powered dynamic prompts
Go beyond simple text replacement with a full template engine:Analyze {{content}} for {% if focus_area %}{{focus_area}}{% else %}general{% endif %} insights.
{% for requirement in requirements %}
- Consider: {{requirement}}
{% endfor %}
{% if previous_context %}
Build upon: {{previous_context}}
{% endif %}
- **Conditional Logic**: Smart prompts that adapt based on input
- **Loops & Iteration**: Handle arrays and complex data structures
- **Template Inheritance**: Reuse and extend prompt patterns
- **Real-Time Processing**: Templates render with live data injection
🏗️ Enterprise-Grade Orchestration → Multi-phase startup with health monitoring
Built like production software with comprehensive architecture:Phase 1: Foundation → Config, logging, core services
Phase 2: Data Loading → Prompts, categories, validation
Phase 3: Module Init → Tools, executors, managers
Phase 4: Server Launch → Transport, API, diagnostics
- **Dependency Management**: Modules start in correct order with validation
- **Health Monitoring**: Real-time status of all components
- **Performance Metrics**: Memory usage, uptime, connection tracking
- **Diagnostic Tools**: Built-in troubleshooting and debugging
🔄 Intelligent Prompt Chains → Multi-step AI workflows
Create sophisticated workflows where each step builds on the previous:{
"id": "content_analysis_chain",
"name": "Content Analysis Chain",
"isChain": true,
"executionMode": "chain",
"chainSteps": [
{
"stepName": "Extract Key Points",
"promptId": "extract_key_points",
"inputMapping": { "content": "original_content" },
"outputMapping": { "key_points": "extracted_points" },
"executionType": "template"
},
{
"stepName": "Analyze Sentiment",
"promptId": "sentiment_analysis",
"inputMapping": { "text": "extracted_points" },
"outputMapping": { "sentiment": "analysis_result" },
"executionType": "template"
}
]
}
- **Visual Step Planning**: See your workflow before execution
- **Input/Output Mapping**: Data flows seamlessly between steps
- **Error Recovery**: Failed steps don't crash the entire chain
- **Flexible Execution**: Run chains or individual steps as needed
📊 System Architecture
graph TB
A[Claude Desktop] -->|MCP Protocol| B[Transport Layer]
B --> C[🧠 Orchestration Engine]
C --> D[📝 Prompt Manager]
C --> E[🛠️ MCP Tools Manager]
C --> F[⚙️ Config Manager]
D --> G[🎨 Template Engine]
E --> H[🔧 Management Tools]
F --> I[🔥 Hot Reload System]
style C fill:#ff6b35
style D fill:#00ff88
style E fill:#0066cc
🌐 MCP Client Compatibility
This server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard and works with any compatible client:
| **✅ Tested & Verified** - 🎯 **Claude Desktop** → Full integration support - 🚀 **Cursor Windsurf** → Native MCP compatibility - 🤖 **Claude Code** → Full native support | **🔌 Transport Support** - 📡 **STDIO** → Primary transport for desktop clients - 🌐 **Server-Sent Events (SSE)** → Web-based clients and integrations - 🔗 **HTTP Endpoints** → Basic endpoints for health checks and data queries | **🎯 Integration Features** - 🔄 **Auto-Discovery** → Clients detect tools automatically - 📋 **Tool Registration** → Dynamic capability announcement - ⚡ **Hot Reload** → Changes appear instantly in clients - 🛠️ **Error Handling** → Graceful degradation across clients |
💡 Developer Note: As MCP adoption grows, this server will work with any new MCP-compatible AI assistant or development environment without modification.
🛠️ Advanced Configuration
⚙️ Server Powerhouse (config.json)
Fine-tune your server's behavior:
{
"server": {
"name": "Claude Custom Prompts MCP Server",
"version": "1.0.0",
"port": 9090
},
"prompts": {
"file": "promptsConfig.json",
"registrationMode": "name"
},
"transports": {
"default": "stdio",
"sse": { "enabled": false },
"stdio": { "enabled": true }
}
}
🗂️ Prompt Organization (promptsConfig.json)
Structure your AI command library:
{
"categories": [
{
"id": "development",
"name": "🔧 Development",
"description": "Code review, debugging, and development workflows"
},
{
"id": "analysis",
"name": "📊 Analysis",
"description": "Content analysis and research prompts"
},
{
"id": "creative",
"name": "🎨 Creative",
"description": "Content creation and creative writing"
}
],
"imports": [
"prompts/development/prompts.json",
"prompts/analysis/prompts.json",
"prompts/creative/prompts.json"
]
}
🚀 Advanced Features
🔄 Multi-Step Prompt Chains → Build sophisticated AI workflows
Create complex workflows that chain multiple prompts together:# Research Analysis Chain
## User Message Template
Research {{topic}} and provide {{analysis_type}} analysis.
## Chain Configuration
Steps: research → extract → analyze → summarize
Input Mapping: {topic} → {content} → {key_points} → {insights}
Output Format: Structured report with executive summary
**Capabilities:**
- **Sequential Processing**: Each step uses output from previous step
- **Parallel Execution**: Run multiple analysis streams simultaneously
- **Error Recovery**: Graceful handling of failed steps
- **Custom Logic**: Conditional branching based on intermediate results
🎨 Advanced Template Features → Dynamic, intelligent prompts
Leverage the full power of Nunjucks templating:# {{ title | title }} Analysis
## Context
{% if previous_analysis %}
Building upon previous analysis: {{ previous_analysis | summary }}
{% endif %}
## Requirements
{% for req in requirements %}
{{loop.index}}. **{{req.priority | upper}}**: {{req.description}}
{% if req.examples %}
Examples: {% for ex in req.examples %}{{ex}}{% if not loop.last %}, {% endif %}{% endfor %}
{% endif %}
{% endfor %}
## Focus Areas
{% set focus_areas = focus.split(',') %}
{% for area in focus_areas %}
- {{ area | trim | title }}
{% endfor %}
**Template Features:**
- **Filters & Functions**: Transform data on-the-fly
- **Conditional Logic**: Smart branching based on input
- **Loops & Iteration**: Handle complex data structures
- **Template Inheritance**: Build reusable prompt components
🔧 Real-Time Management Tools → Hot management without downtime
Manage your prompts dynamically while the server runs:# Update prompts with intelligent re-analysis
prompt_manager update id="analysis_prompt" content="new template"
→ System re-analyzes execution type and framework requirements
# Modify specific sections with validation
prompt_manager modify id="research" section="examples" content="new examples"
→ Section updated with automatic template validation
# Hot-reload with comprehensive validation
system_control reload reason="updated templates"
→ Full system reload with health monitoring
**Management Capabilities:**
- **Live Updates**: Change prompts without server restart
- **Section Editing**: Modify specific parts of prompts
- **Bulk Operations**: Update multiple prompts at once
- **Rollback Support**: Undo changes when things go wrong
📊 Production Monitoring → Enterprise-grade observability
Built-in monitoring and diagnostics for production environments:// Health Check Response
{
healthy: true,
modules: {
foundation: true,
dataLoaded: true,
modulesInitialized: true,
serverRunning: true
},
performance: {
uptime: 86400,
memoryUsage: { rss: 45.2, heapUsed: 23.1 },
promptsLoaded: 127,
categoriesLoaded: 8
}
}
**Monitoring Features:**
- **Real-Time Health Checks**: All modules continuously monitored
- **Performance Metrics**: Memory, uptime, connection tracking
- **Diagnostic Tools**: Comprehensive troubleshooting information
- **Error Tracking**: Graceful error handling with detailed logging
📚 Documentation Hub
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| 📥 Installation Guide | Complete setup walkthrough with troubleshooting |
| 🛠️ Troubleshooting Guide | Common issues, diagnostic tools, and solutions |
| 🏗️ Architecture Overview | A deep dive into the orchestration engine, modules, and data flow |
| 📝 Prompt Format Guide | Master prompt creation with examples |
| 🔗 Chain Execution Guide | Build complex multi-step workflows |
| ⚙️ Prompt Management | Dynamic management and hot-reload features |
| 🚀 MCP Tools Reference | Complete MCP tools documentation |
| 🗺️ Roadmap & TODO | Planned features and development roadmap |
| 🤝 Contributing | Join our development community |
🤝 Contributing
We're building the future of AI prompt engineering! Join our community:
- 🐛 Found a bug? Open an issue
- 💡 Have an idea? Start a discussion
- 🔧 Want to contribute? Check our Contributing Guide
- 📖 Need help? Visit our Documentation
📄 License
Released under the MIT License - see the file for details.
