Not a hype list. These are the three MCP servers I have running right now in Claude Desktop.
1. Filesystem
mcp-hub install @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem
I use this to let Claude read project files directly instead of me copy-pasting code. Configure it to point at your project root.
Real usage: "Read the auth module and explain how the token validation works."
2. GitHub
mcp-hub install @modelcontextprotocol/server-github
Lets Claude check issues, read PRs, and browse repos. I use it for code reviews.
Real usage: "Check what changed in the last 3 PRs and summarize."
3. PostgreSQL
mcp-hub install @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres
Direct database access from Claude. I run queries without leaving the conversation.
Real usage: "Show me users who signed up this week but haven't logged in."
Setup
Each one takes 2 minutes:
mcp-hub install <server>
# Add to claude_desktop_config.json
# Restart Claude Desktop
Warning
The filesystem server can read your entire disk if you configure it that way. Be careful with paths.
All servers verified on npm. mcp-hub CLI to discover more.
Top comments (1)
I found the filesystem server setup particularly interesting, as it allows for direct access to project files, eliminating the need for manual copying and pasting of code. The example use case, "Read the auth module and explain how the token validation works," highlights the potential for efficient code review and analysis. One potential improvement could be to integrate this server with other development tools, such as linters or formatters, to create a more comprehensive development environment. Have you considered exploring any additional integrations like this, or perhaps using the GitHub server to automate code review tasks?