install-recommended-tools

Detects installed plugins and servers and recommends missing ones for your stack.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#mcp #lsp #developer-tools #installation #claude-code #plugin-management #security-scanning

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npx skills add https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools --skill install-recommended-tools

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Skill: install-recommended-tools
Source: https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools/tree/main/skills/install-recommended-tools
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/agentic-cookbook/tools --skill install-recommended-tools

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides an interactive, context-aware workflow to detect existing Claude Code plugins and MCP servers and recommend only the missing plugins, LSPs, and MCP servers while advising global vs local installation to avoid unnecessary or harmful hooks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Detection: Reads user and project settings to build an inventory of enabled plugins and configured MCP servers.
Curated Recommendations: Produces deduplicated, tiered lists (Essential, Recommended, Optional) grouped by scope, with explicit install commands and warnings for hook-heavy plugins.
Interactive Install Flow & Verification: Asks for development types and languages, offers installation choices, prints commands, and re-reads settings to verify changes; ideal when bootstrapping a new project or auditing developer tooling.

Quick Start

Run the skill, answer the development type and language prompts, and follow the printed install commands to apply recommended global and project plugins.

Frequently Asked Questions about install-recommended-tools

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I check which Claude Code plugins and MCP servers are already installed?▼

To check installed Claude Code plugins and MCP servers, the tool reads local and user configuration files to build an inventory of enabled plugins and configured servers. It detects existing developer tooling to establish a baseline before recommending missing components.

Can I get recommendations for missing LSPs and MCP servers for specific programming languages?▼

Yes, you can get missing LSP and MCP server recommendations by specifying your development types and chosen languages. The tool produces deduplicated, tiered lists grouped by scope, ensuring you receive curated tooling advice tailored to your specific frontend, backend, or mobile workflows.

What is the best way to install recommended developer tools globally versus per-project?▼

The best way to install recommended developer tools is by following the explicit install commands printed during the interactive workflow. The tool advises global versus local installation scope to apply curated tooling correctly and avoid unnecessary or harmful hooks in your environment.

Does this tool warn about hook-heavy plugins during plugin management?▼

Yes, the tool warns about hook-heavy plugins during the plugin management workflow. It enforces scope rules and explicitly flags plugins with heavy hooks to prevent unnecessary or harmful side effects when configuring your Claude Code environment.

How do I verify Claude Code plugin installations after running setup commands?▼

To verify Claude Code plugin installations, the tool re-reads your user and project settings after offering installation choices. It verifies the applied changes to ensure the recommended plugins and MCP servers are successfully configured in your development environment.

When do I need an interactive developer tool audit for my project setup?▼

You need an interactive developer tool audit when bootstrapping a new project or reviewing existing tooling. It is ideal for identifying missing plugins, LSPs, and MCP servers across frontends, backends, mobile, CLI, data, and infrastructure workflows.