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PRPM focuses on managing prompts, rules, agents, and skills. For MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, use dedicated MCP catalogs and package managers.

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What are MCP Servers?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers provide specialized capabilities to Claude Code and other AI clients, like:
  • 📁 File system operations
  • 🗄️ Database queries
  • 🔍 Web search
  • ☁️ Cloud resource management (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • 🎯 Custom tools and APIs
  • 🔗 Third-party integrations (Slack, GitHub, Notion, etc.)
Think of MCP servers as “superpowers” that extend what AI assistants can do.

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MCP Server Catalogs & Managers

Several services catalog and manage MCP servers. Choose based on your needs:

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Package Managers

Smithery (CLI)
  • Large catalog of MCP servers
  • CLI for installing and managing servers
  • Automatic configuration for Claude Code
  • Community-driven catalog
npm install -g @smithery/cli
smithery search database
smithery install @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres

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Directories & Catalogs

MCP Server Finder
  • Comprehensive directory with detailed profiles
  • Step-by-step implementation guides
  • Compatibility information
  • Community reviews and ratings
Awesome MCP Servers
  • Curated list on GitHub
  • Production-ready and experimental servers
  • Web-based directory synced with repository
  • Community contributions
Official MCP Servers
  • Reference implementations by Anthropic
  • Servers for Google Drive, Slack, GitHub, PostgreSQL, Puppeteer, Stripe
  • Playground for testing and debugging

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Integration Platforms

Composio (Docs)
  • Wide range of tool integrations (Gmail, Linear, Slack, etc.)
  • Built-in authentication
  • MCP SDK for developers
  • Pre-built servers for common integrations
Microsoft MCP Catalog
  • Azure MCP Server (Azure services integration)
  • Azure AI Foundry MCP Server
  • Azure DevOps MCP Server
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Server

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MCP Servers + PRPM Collections

PRPM collections provide prompts, rules, and agents. MCP servers complement them by providing capabilities.

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Example: Pulumi Development

# Install Pulumi prompts and rules via PRPM
prpm install collection/pulumi-infrastructure

# Install Pulumi MCP server (choose your method)
smithery install @modelcontextprotocol/server-pulumi
# or configure manually from MCP Server Finder
Now you have:
  • PRPM: Pulumi best practices, agents, and workflows
  • MCP Server: Live Pulumi state inspection

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Example: Full-Stack Development

# Install development prompts via PRPM
prpm install collection/nextjs-pro

# Install useful MCP servers
# Filesystem access
# Database queries
# Web search
# (Use any catalog/manager above)

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Example: Azure Development

# Install Azure/DevOps prompts via PRPM
prpm install collection/azure-devops

# Install Azure MCP servers from Microsoft
# Azure services integration
# AKS operations
# DevOps automation

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Choosing an MCP Solution

Consider these factors: For Quick Start:
  • Smithery CLI for automated installation
  • MCP Server Finder for guided setup
For Discovery:
  • Awesome MCP Servers for curated lists
  • MCP Server Finder for detailed profiles
  • Official MCP Servers for reference implementations
For Enterprise:
  • Composio for extensive pre-built integrations
  • Microsoft MCP Catalog for Azure integration
  • Official implementations for production use
For Specific Needs:
  • Search multiple catalogs
  • Check compatibility
  • Read community reviews

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Manual Installation

If not using a package manager, MCP servers are configured in Claude Code’s config file: 
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Add MCP server configurations: 
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/workspace"]
    },
    "postgres": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres"],
      "env": {
        "DATABASE_URL": "postgresql://localhost/mydb"
      }
    }
  }
}
Restart Claude Code after configuration changes.

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Resources

Smithery

Large catalog with CLI

MCP Server Finder

Comprehensive directory

Awesome MCP Servers

Curated GitHub list

Official MCP Servers

Reference implementations

Composio

Extensive tool integrations

Microsoft MCP

Azure integrations

MCP Specification

Protocol documentation

PRPM Collections

PRPM package management

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FAQ

PRPM focuses on prompts, rules, agents, and skills. Multiple specialized services already catalog thousands of MCP servers. We recommend using dedicated tools for MCP server management.
It depends on your needs:
  • Quick automation: Smithery CLI
  • Detailed guides: MCP Server Finder
  • Curated lists: Awesome MCP Servers
  • Pre-built integrations: Composio
  • Azure focus: Microsoft MCP Catalog
  • Reference code: Official MCP Servers
Not directly. PRPM collections bundle prompts and agents. For MCP servers, use dedicated MCP catalogs. You can use both together - PRPM for prompts, MCP catalogs for capabilities.
No! PRPM collections work great on their own. MCP servers are optional enhancements that add extra capabilities to Claude Code.
MCP is supported by:
  • Claude Code (Claude Desktop)
  • OpenAI ChatGPT Desktop (as of March 2025)
  • Various MCP-compatible clients
Check each MCP catalog for compatibility information.
Yes! See the MCP Specification for documentation. You can also reference implementations in the Official MCP Servers repository.