Running a solo consulting business means wearing every hat. I got tired of context-switching between code, proposals, invoices, and content — so I automated most of it.
Here's the exact MCP (Model Context Protocol) server configuration I use with Claude Code to run my business.
The Problem
As a solo AI consultant, I was spending:
- 3 hours/day on admin (emails, scheduling, invoicing)
- 2 hours/day on content creation and distribution
- 1.5 hours/day on code review and deployment
- 1 hour/day on research and learning
That's 7.5 hours of overhead before I even start billable work.
The Solution: 13 MCP Servers
MCP servers give Claude Code direct access to external tools. Instead of copy-pasting between apps, Claude Code talks directly to GitHub, Stripe, databases, and more.
Server 1: GitHub MCP
What it does: Full repository access — PRs, issues, code search, file management.
Business use: When a client reports a bug, I say "find all files related to the auth module and check for null pointer issues." Claude Code searches the repo, identifies the problem, creates a fix, and opens a PR.
Server 2: Stripe MCP
What it does: Revenue monitoring, customer management, invoice creation.
Business use: "What's my MRR this month?" or "Create an invoice for Client X for ,000" — handled in seconds.
Server 3: Brave Search MCP
What it does: Real-time web research with cited sources.
Business use: Client asks about AI regulations in healthcare? I get sourced answers in 30 seconds instead of 45 minutes of Googling.
Server 4: Filesystem MCP
What it does: Direct file access across project directories.
Business use: Claude Code reads, creates, and modifies files across 5 projects without me switching directories.
Server 5: Memory MCP (Knowledge Graph)
What it does: Persistent entity and relationship storage.
Business use: Remembers client preferences, project decisions, and patterns across sessions. When I resume work, it knows the context.
Server 6: Sequential Thinking MCP
What it does: Structured multi-step reasoning.
Business use: Architecture decisions, complex debugging, and trade-off analysis. Forces systematic thinking instead of jumping to conclusions.
Server 7: Playwright MCP (Browser Automation)
What it does: Full browser control — navigate, click, fill forms, take screenshots.
Business use: Automated testing, social media posting, form submissions, and website monitoring.
Server 8: SQLite MCP
What it does: Local database queries and management.
Business use: Session tracking, project metrics, lead management — all in a lightweight local DB.
Server 9: Context7 MCP (Documentation)
What it does: Fetches live documentation for any library.
Business use: Before writing code that uses a library, Claude Code checks the ACTUAL current docs. No more coding from outdated memory.
Server 10-13: Custom Business Servers
- Revenue monitoring: Checks Gumroad, Stripe, and site health daily
- Content pipeline: Publishes to Dev.to, Hashnode, Medium, LinkedIn
- Lead management: Tracks email captures and drip sequences
- Deployment: Build, test, and deploy pipeline
Results After 3 Months
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Admin time | 3 hrs/day | 30 min/day |
| Content published | 2 articles/week | 10+ articles/day |
| Code review time | 45 min/PR | 5 min/PR |
| Research time | 45 min/query | 2 min/query |
| Context switching | Constant | Near zero |
The Setup Cost
- Claude Code: API usage (~-100/month depending on volume)
- MCP servers: Free (all open source)
- Vercel hosting: /month (hobby plan)
- Total: ~-101/month
Compare that to hiring a VA (,000+/month) or using a stack of SaaS tools (+/month).
Getting Started
- Install Claude Code: changed 3 packages in 837ms
2 packages are looking for funding
run npm fund for details
- Pick your first 3 MCP servers (GitHub, filesystem, and one domain-specific)
- Add them to
- Start with one automated workflow (morning status check is the easiest win)
- Add servers as you find repetitive tasks
The goal: every task you do more than twice should have an MCP server handling it.
I build these systems for clients at WEDGE Method. If you want to see AI automation in action for your business, check it out.
What MCP servers are you running? Drop your config in the comments.
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