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class=\"navigo-container\">\n<div class=\"navigo-hero\">\n<div class=\"navigo-logo\">NaviGo Tech Solutions<\/div>\n<h1>The Complete Claude Code Guide for 2026: Commands, Skills, MCP Servers &amp; GitHub Projects for Every Department<\/h1>\n<p>\n                <strong>Claude Code<\/strong> has quietly become the most powerful AI coding assistant a small team can run.<br \/>\n                It lives in your terminal, understands your whole codebase, and can write features, fix bugs, review pull<br \/>\n                requests, scan for security issues, generate images and even edit them \u2014 all from plain English. But the real<br \/>\n                power is unlocked when you combine its <strong>slash commands<\/strong>, <strong>Agent Skills<\/strong>,<br \/>\n                <strong>MCP servers<\/strong> and the booming ecosystem of <strong>GitHub projects<\/strong> around it.\n            <\/p>\n<p>This guide is a complete, department-by-department map of that ecosystem:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What Claude Code actually is and how it works<\/li>\n<li>The essential slash commands every user should know<\/li>\n<li>Agent Skills \u2014 and how to build your own<\/li>\n<li>The best MCP servers for frontend, backend, data and design<\/li>\n<li>Top open-source GitHub projects that extend it<\/li>\n<li>How to use it for scanning, creating images, editing and refactoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n                Whether you build websites, run a backend, design UI, or manage an automation team in India, this is your<br \/>\n                single reference to getting real, reliable value out of Claude Code in 2026.\n            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"navigo-article\">\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-header-image\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/navigotechsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/claude-code-guide-hero.webp\"\n                alt=\"A clean modern developer workspace showing a terminal running an AI coding assistant, surrounded by connected icons representing commands, skills, MCP servers and GitHub integrations in cool blue tones.\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"key-takeaways\">\n                <strong>What You&#8217;ll Learn:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The core slash commands that control planning, review, memory and automation<\/li>\n<li>What MCP servers are and the 5\u20137 you should actually install<\/li>\n<li>Which tools to use for frontend, backend, security scanning and design<\/li>\n<li>How to build a safe, high-output AI development workflow without breaking things<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"toc\">\n                <strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is\">What Is Claude Code?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#commands\">Essential Slash Commands<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#skills\">Agent Skills (and Building Your Own)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mcp\">MCP Servers: The Must-Have List<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#departments\">By Department: Frontend, Backend, Scanning, Images &amp; Editing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#github\">Top GitHub Projects &amp; Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#best-practices\">Best Practices &amp; Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-section\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-is\">What Is Claude Code?<\/h2>\n<p>\n                Claude Code is an <strong>agentic coding tool from Anthropic<\/strong> that runs in your terminal (and inside<br \/>\n                VS Code, JetBrains, the desktop app and the web). Unlike a chat window that only suggests code, Claude Code<br \/>\n                can actually read and edit files, run commands, browse your repo, execute tests, and open pull requests \u2014 it<br \/>\n                acts on your project the way a junior developer would, but at machine speed.\n            <\/p>\n<p>\n                It is powered by Anthropic&#8217;s most capable models (the Claude 4.x family, with Opus 4.8 as the flagship in<br \/>\n                2026) and is extended through three layers that this guide focuses on: <strong>slash commands<\/strong> for<br \/>\n                control, <strong>Agent Skills<\/strong> for reusable expertise, and <strong>MCP servers<\/strong> for<br \/>\n                connecting to the outside world. For a wider view of where it sits, see our breakdown of the<br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/navigotechsolutions.com\/blog\/top-25-ai-tools-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top 25 AI Tools in 2026<\/a>.\n            <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"commands\">Essential Slash Commands Every User Should Know<\/h2>\n<p>\n                Slash commands are how you steer a session. Type <code>\/<\/code> in any active session to see the full list<br \/>\n                with autocomplete. These are the ones that matter most day to day, grouped by what they do.\n            <\/p>\n<h3>Setup &amp; Context<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Command<\/th>\n<th>What it does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/init<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Scans your project and generates a starter <code>CLAUDE.md<\/code> memory file<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/memory<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Edit memory files and toggle persistent auto-memory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/context<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Visualise how much of the context window is being used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/compact<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Summarise the conversation to free up context<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/clear<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Start a fresh conversation (the old one is saved for later)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Planning &amp; Quality<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Command<\/th>\n<th>What it does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/plan<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Forces Claude to explain its approach before touching code<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/code-review<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Reviews your current diff for bugs and cleanups (low to ultra effort)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/security-review<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Read-only, security-focused review of pending changes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/simplify<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Cleanup-only pass for reuse and readability (no bug hunting)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/verify<\/code> &amp; <code>\/run<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Actually launch the app and confirm a change works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Power &amp; Automation<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Command<\/th>\n<th>What it does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/model<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Switch models mid-session (e.g. fast Haiku vs. deep Opus)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/agents<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Configure specialised subagents for parallel work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/mcp<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Connect and manage MCP servers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/permissions<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Set allow \/ ask \/ deny rules so the agent stays inside guardrails<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/loop<\/code> &amp; <code>\/schedule<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Repeat a task on an interval or as a recurring cloud job<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/rewind<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Roll code and context back to an earlier checkpoint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n                You can also create <strong>custom commands<\/strong> by dropping a Markdown file into<br \/>\n                <code>~\/.claude\/commands\/<\/code> \u2014 each file becomes its own slash command, perfect for codifying your team&#8217;s<br \/>\n                repeatable workflows (e.g. a <code>\/ship<\/code> command that tests, builds and tags a release).\n            <\/p>\n<h3>Session, Git &amp; Account Commands<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Command<\/th>\n<th>What it does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/resume<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Reopen a previous conversation by ID or name<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/cost<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Show token usage and cost for the current session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/commit<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Stage and commit with an auto-generated message<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/pr<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Generate a pull request from your current work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/review<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Review the current branch (PR-style review)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/todos<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Show the todo list the agent is tracking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/hooks<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Inspect and manage automation hooks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/config<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Open the settings UI (model, editor mode, theme)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/add-dir &lt;path&gt;<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Grant access to an additional directory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/fast<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Toggle Fast mode (Opus with faster output)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/status<\/code> &amp; <code>\/doctor<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Show account\/version info; diagnose install issues<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>\/bug<\/code><\/td>\n<td>File a bug report to Anthropic with session context<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Terminal CLI Flags (before you start)<\/h3>\n<p>These run from your shell when launching <code>claude<\/code> \u2014 ideal for scripting and CI.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Flag<\/th>\n<th>What it does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>claude \"&lt;task&gt;\"<\/code><\/td>\n<td>One-shot: run a task and exit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>-c<\/code> \/ <code>--continue<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Continue the most recent session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>-r &lt;id&gt;<\/code> \/ <code>--resume<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Resume a specific session by ID<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>-p<\/code> \/ <code>--print \"&lt;task&gt;\"<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Non-interactive: print the result to stdout (scripting)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>--model &lt;name&gt;<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Pick the model (opus, sonnet, haiku)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>--permission-mode &lt;mode&gt;<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Run in plan\/read-only or other permission modes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>--add-dir &lt;path&gt;<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Allow access to another directory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>--verbose<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Show tool calls as they happen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Keyboard Shortcuts &amp; Power Input<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Key<\/th>\n<th>What it does<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><code>Shift + Tab<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Cycle plan mode \u2192 accept-edits \u2192 auto mode<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>Esc<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Interrupt the current response<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>Esc Esc<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Open the rewind \/ history picker<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>Ctrl + C<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Stop the current turn (press twice to exit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>Ctrl + R<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Reverse-search previous prompts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>Tab<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Autocomplete commands, file paths and @-mentions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>@file<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Pull a file (or folder\/URL) into context<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>!command<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Run a one-off bash command inline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><code>#text<\/code><\/td>\n<td>Add a fact to memory on the fly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n                Prefer modal editing? Turn on <strong>Vim mode<\/strong> via <code>\/config &rarr; Editor mode<\/code> for full<br \/>\n                normal-mode navigation (<code>h\/j\/k\/l<\/code>, <code>w\/b\/e<\/code>), operators (<code>d<\/code>, <code>c<\/code>,<br \/>\n                <code>y<\/code>, <code>p<\/code>) and text objects.\n            <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\" style=\"text-align:center;margin:2.5em 0;\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/navigotechsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/claude-code-commands-map.webp\" alt=\"A clean infographic grid grouping Claude Code slash commands into setup, planning, quality and automation categories with simple icons.\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,60,143,0.12);max-width:100%;height:auto;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.88em;color:#6B7280;margin-top:0.6em;\">Figure 1: The essential Claude Code slash commands, grouped by what they control.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"skills\">Agent Skills \u2014 and How to Build Your Own<\/h2>\n<p>\n                <strong>Agent Skills<\/strong> are reusable packets of expertise. A Skill is a folder with a<br \/>\n                <code>SKILL.md<\/code> file describing a task, when to trigger it, and any scripts or references it needs.<br \/>\n                When your request matches a Skill&#8217;s description, Claude Code automatically loads it \u2014 so the model gets<br \/>\n                expert, repeatable instructions instead of improvising each time.\n            <\/p>\n<p>The Skills most teams rely on in 2026, ranked by everyday usefulness, are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Code review<\/strong> \u2014 consistent, opinionated review of every diff<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test writing<\/strong> \u2014 generating and maintaining unit and end-to-end tests<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parallel batch work<\/strong> \u2014 splitting big changes across multiple agents<\/li>\n<li><strong>Debugging<\/strong> \u2014 structured root-cause analysis instead of guesswork<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release flows<\/strong> \u2014 repeatable build, tag and deploy steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n                Building your own is easy: install Anthropic&#8217;s official <strong>Skill Creator<\/strong> with<br \/>\n                <code>\/plugin install skill-creator@claude-plugins-official<\/code>. It runs an interactive Q&amp;A \u2014 asking<br \/>\n                what workflow to automate, the trigger conditions, and how to handle edge cases \u2014 then generates a complete<br \/>\n                Skill directory with correct structure and frontmatter. Skills can be committed to your repo (project scope),<br \/>\n                shipped inside plugins, or rolled out organisation-wide. They are also portable: the same<br \/>\n                <code>SKILL.md<\/code> format works across Codex CLI, Gemini CLI and other compatible agents.\n            <\/p>\n<h3>Where to find ready-made Skills (clickable)<\/h3>\n<p>You don&#8217;t have to build everything yourself \u2014 these curated, open-source collections let clients install proven Skills in minutes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/travisvn\/awesome-claude-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">awesome-claude-skills<\/a> \u2014 a curated list of Skills and resources for Claude workflows<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/karanb192\/awesome-claude-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">awesome-claude-skills (karanb192)<\/a> \u2014 50+ verified Skills: TDD, debugging, git workflows, document processing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/alirezarezvani\/claude-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">claude-skills (alirezarezvani)<\/a> \u2014 330+ skills, 30+ agents, 70+ commands across engineering, marketing, product &amp; finance<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/VoltAgent\/awesome-claude-code-subagents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">awesome-claude-code-subagents<\/a> \u2014 100+ specialised subagents for different development tasks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/rohitg00\/awesome-claude-code-toolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">awesome-claude-code-toolkit<\/a> \u2014 the all-in-one kit: agents, skills, commands, plugins, hooks &amp; MCP configs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"mcp\">MCP Servers: The Must-Have List<\/h2>\n<p>\n                <strong>MCP (Model Context Protocol)<\/strong> servers connect Claude Code to the outside world \u2014 GitHub,<br \/>\n                databases, browsers, design tools and more. There are over 12,000 of them, but the experts agree on a hard<br \/>\n                truth: <strong>fewer is better<\/strong>. Three servers is the sweet spot, five to seven is the practical<br \/>\n                ceiling. Beyond that, tool-selection accuracy degrades and token overhead grows.\n            <\/p>\n<p>These few cover roughly 80% of real workflows:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>MCP Server<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>What it unlocks (with link)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GitHub<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Everyone<\/td>\n<td>Read issues, manage PRs, search code, trigger CI\/CD \u2014 the single highest-impact install. <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/github\/github-mcp-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">github\/github-mcp-server<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Context7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Everyone<\/td>\n<td>Pulls up-to-date library and framework docs so code uses current APIs. <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/upstash\/context7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upstash\/context7<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Filesystem<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Everyone<\/td>\n<td>Full directory awareness inside a security boundary you control. <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/modelcontextprotocol\/servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modelcontextprotocol\/servers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Playwright<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Frontend \/ QA<\/td>\n<td>Drives a real browser to click, fill forms, screenshot and verify UI. <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/playwright-mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">microsoft\/playwright-mcp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Figma<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Frontend \/ Design<\/td>\n<td>Reads design tokens, layers and variants straight from Dev Mode. <a href=\"https:\/\/help.figma.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/32132100833559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Figma Dev Mode MCP<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>PostgreSQL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Backend \/ Data<\/td>\n<td>Direct queries, schema inspection and data analysis. <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/modelcontextprotocol\/servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modelcontextprotocol\/servers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sentry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Backend \/ Ops<\/td>\n<td>Pulls live error reports and stack traces for faster debugging. <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/getsentry\/sentry-mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getsentry\/sentry-mcp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Brave Search<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Research<\/td>\n<td>Live web search for current information and references. <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/modelcontextprotocol\/servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modelcontextprotocol\/servers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n                Browse the full, official catalogue at the<br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/modelcontextprotocol\/servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Model Context Protocol servers repo<\/a><br \/>\n                or search thousands more in the<br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/modelcontextprotocol\/registry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community MCP registry<\/a>.<br \/>\n                Most servers install in one line, for example:<br \/>\n                <code>claude mcp add context7 -- npx -y @upstash\/context7-mcp<\/code>. Then manage them anytime with the<br \/>\n                <code>\/mcp<\/code> command.\n            <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"app-mcp\">MCP Servers for Popular Apps (full link list)<\/h3>\n<p>\n                Almost every tool your business already uses now has an MCP server, so Claude Code can read from and act in<br \/>\n                it directly. Below is a categorised, clickable list of the most-used ones. Prefer the<br \/>\n                <strong>vendor-maintained \/ official<\/strong> servers where they exist.\n            <\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:var(--deep-blue);margin-bottom:6px;\">\ud83d\udcac Communication &amp; Productivity<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>App<\/th>\n<th>Use case<\/th>\n<th>Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Slack<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Read\/send messages, search channels<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/modelcontextprotocol\/servers-archived\/tree\/main\/src\/slack\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modelcontextprotocol (Slack)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gmail + Google Workspace<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/taylorwilsdon\/google_workspace_mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">taylorwilsdon\/google_workspace_mcp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Notion<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Pages, databases, content management<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/makenotion\/notion-mcp-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">makenotion\/notion-mcp-server<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Atlassian (Jira\/Confluence)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Issues, projects, JQL search<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sooperset\/mcp-atlassian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sooperset\/mcp-atlassian<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Linear<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Issue tracking &amp; project management<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/linear.app\/docs\/mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linear MCP (official)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:var(--deep-blue);margin-bottom:6px;\">\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Developer, DevOps &amp; Data<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>App<\/th>\n<th>Use case<\/th>\n<th>Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GitHub<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Repos, issues, PRs, CI\/CD<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/github\/github-mcp-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">github\/github-mcp-server<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sentry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Error reports &amp; stack traces<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/getsentry\/sentry-mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getsentry\/sentry-mcp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cloudflare<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Workers, DNS, deployments, logs<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/cloudflare\/mcp-server-cloudflare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cloudflare\/mcp-server-cloudflare<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supabase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Database, auth, edge functions<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/supabase-community\/supabase-mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supabase-community\/supabase-mcp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>PostgreSQL \/ Filesystem<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Queries, schema, local files<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/modelcontextprotocol\/servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modelcontextprotocol\/servers<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Playwright<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Browser automation &amp; UI testing<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/playwright-mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">microsoft\/playwright-mcp<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:var(--deep-blue);margin-bottom:6px;\">\ud83d\udcb3 CRM, Payments &amp; Design<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>App<\/th>\n<th>Use case<\/th>\n<th>Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>HubSpot<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>CRM contacts, deals, marketing data<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/developers.hubspot.com\/mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HubSpot MCP (official)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stripe<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Payments, customers, invoices<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/stripe\/agent-toolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stripe\/agent-toolkit<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Figma<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Design tokens, layers, variants<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/help.figma.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/32132100833559\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Figma Dev Mode MCP<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Canva<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Generate, edit &amp; export designs\/PNGs<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.dev\/docs\/apps\/mcp-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canva MCP (official)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Context7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Live, version-correct library docs<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/upstash\/context7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upstash\/context7<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n                Looking for something not listed? Browse 12,000+ servers in curated directories like<br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/wong2\/awesome-mcp-servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">awesome-mcp-servers<\/a><br \/>\n                and <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/appcypher\/awesome-mcp-servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appcypher\/awesome-mcp-servers<\/a>,<br \/>\n                or the official <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/modelcontextprotocol\/registry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MCP Registry<\/a>.<br \/>\n                Connecting any of them is documented in the<br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/code.claude.com\/docs\/en\/mcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Claude Code MCP guide<\/a>.\n            <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"copy-install\">\ud83d\ude80 One-Click Install Commands (copy &amp; paste)<\/h3>\n<p>\n                Each command below is ready to run \u2014 just hit <strong>Copy<\/strong>, paste it into your terminal where<br \/>\n                Claude Code is installed, and press Enter. Remote (cloud) servers will open a browser to sign in;<br \/>\n                local ones run via <code>npx<\/code>\/<code>uvx<\/code>. Where a command needs your own value<br \/>\n                (a path, a database URL, a project ref) it&#8217;s shown in CAPITALS \u2014 replace it before running.\n            <\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:var(--deep-blue);margin-bottom:6px;\">\u2601\ufe0f Remote \/ cloud apps (OAuth sign-in)<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">GitHub<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add &#8211;transport http github https:\/\/api.githubcopilot.com\/mcp\/<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">HubSpot<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add &#8211;transport http hubspot &#8211;scope user https:\/\/mcp.hubspot.com\/anthropic<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Sentry<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add &#8211;transport http sentry https:\/\/mcp.sentry.dev\/mcp<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Stripe<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add &#8211;transport http stripe https:\/\/mcp.stripe.com<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Notion<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add &#8211;transport http notion https:\/\/mcp.notion.com\/mcp<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Linear<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add &#8211;transport sse linear https:\/\/mcp.linear.app\/sse<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Atlassian<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add &#8211;transport sse atlassian https:\/\/mcp.atlassian.com\/v1\/sse<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;color:var(--deep-blue);margin:18px 0 6px;\">\ud83d\udcbb Local servers (run via npx \/ uvx)<\/h4>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Context7<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add context7 &#8212; npx -y @upstash\/context7-mcp<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Filesystem<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add filesystem &#8212; npx -y @modelcontextprotocol\/server-filesystem YOUR\/PROJECT\/PATH<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Playwright<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add playwright &#8212; npx -y @playwright\/mcp@latest<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">PostgreSQL<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add postgres &#8212; npx -y @modelcontextprotocol\/server-postgres postgresql:\/\/USER:PASS@HOST\/DB<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Brave Search<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add brave &#8212; npx -y @modelcontextprotocol\/server-brave-search<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Slack<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add slack &#8212; npx -y @modelcontextprotocol\/server-slack<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Google Workspace<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add gworkspace &#8212; uvx workspace-mcp<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Supabase<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add supabase &#8212; npx -y @supabase\/mcp-server-supabase@latest &#8211;project-ref=YOUR_REF<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Firecrawl<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add firecrawl &#8212; npx -y firecrawl-mcp<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Puppeteer<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add puppeteer &#8212; npx -y @modelcontextprotocol\/server-puppeteer<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Memory<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add memory &#8212; npx -y @modelcontextprotocol\/server-memory<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Sequential Thinking<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add seqthink &#8212; npx -y @modelcontextprotocol\/server-sequential-thinking<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"mcp-copy\"><span class=\"mcp-label\">Fetch (web)<\/span><span class=\"mcp-cmd\">claude mcp add fetch &#8212; uvx mcp-server-fetch<\/span><button class=\"mcp-copy-btn\">Copy<\/button><\/div>\n<p style=\"background:#EDF5FF;border-left:5px solid var(--primary-blue);padding:14px 18px;border-radius:8px;margin-top:18px;\">\n                <strong>Tip:<\/strong> add <code>--scope user<\/code> to make a server available in every project, or<br \/>\n                <code>--scope project<\/code> to share it with your team via the repo. Check what&#8217;s connected anytime by<br \/>\n                running <code>claude mcp list<\/code> or the <code>\/mcp<\/code> command. Several remote endpoints<br \/>\n                (e.g. Cloudflare, Zapier, Asana, Intercom) change per account \u2014 find your exact URL in each app&#8217;s docs.\n            <\/p>\n<p style=\"background:#FFF8E8;border-left:5px solid #E8A400;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:8px;\">\n                <strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Security note:<\/strong> Security scans found issues in roughly two-thirds of public MCP servers.<br \/>\n                Stick to vendor-maintained servers (GitHub, Figma, Sentry, Microsoft) or official reference servers, and use<br \/>\n                <em>read-only<\/em> database connections unless you fully trust the agent and have backups.\n            <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\" style=\"text-align:center;margin:2.5em 0;\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/navigotechsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/claude-code-mcp-stack.webp\" alt=\"A layered diagram showing Claude Code at the center connected to GitHub, Context7, Filesystem, Playwright, Figma and Postgres MCP servers.\" style=\"border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,60,143,0.12);max-width:100%;height:auto;\" \/><figcaption style=\"font-size:0.88em;color:#6B7280;margin-top:0.6em;\">Figure 2: A lean, high-impact MCP stack \u2014 five to seven servers cover most real work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"departments\">By Department: Using Claude Code Across Your Whole Team<\/h2>\n<p>Here is how the same tool serves very different roles \u2014 the point your request is really about.<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83c\udfa8 Frontend Development<\/h3>\n<p>\n                Pair Claude Code with the <strong>Figma<\/strong> and <strong>Playwright<\/strong> MCP servers. Figma feeds it<br \/>\n                exact design tokens, auto-layout and component variants, so generated components match the design instead of<br \/>\n                approximating it. Playwright then lets Claude open a real browser and confirm the UI actually renders and<br \/>\n                behaves correctly. Use the <code>\/verify<\/code> and <code>\/run<\/code> commands to see the change live before<br \/>\n                you trust it.\n            <\/p>\n<h3>\u2699\ufe0f Backend Development<\/h3>\n<p>\n                <strong>GitHub + Context7<\/strong> covers most backend work, with <strong>PostgreSQL MCP<\/strong> added when<br \/>\n                a problem involves both code and data. Claude Code can inspect schemas, write and optimise queries, build API<br \/>\n                endpoints, and wire up tests \u2014 then open a PR for review. Lock writes behind a read-only DSN until you are<br \/>\n                confident.\n            <\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Security Scanning &amp; Auditing<\/h3>\n<p>\n                Run <code>\/security-review<\/code> for a read-only, security-focused pass over pending changes \u2014 it flags<br \/>\n                injection risks, secrets, and unsafe patterns without modifying anything. Combine it with the<br \/>\n                <strong>Sentry MCP<\/strong> for error monitoring and a <strong>code-scanning Skill<\/strong> for repeatable<br \/>\n                audits. This is ideal for authorised security testing and reviewing your own codebase before release.\n            <\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Creating Images (PNG &amp; Graphics)<\/h3>\n<p>\n                Claude Code can generate visuals through connected tools \u2014 for example a <strong>Canva MCP<\/strong> to<br \/>\n                generate, export and resize designs (logos, social cards, PNGs), or by writing and running image-generation<br \/>\n                scripts (the same way NaviGo&#8217;s own automation creates featured graphics). It can produce SVGs and diagrams<br \/>\n                directly in code, then convert and export them to PNG or WebP for the web.\n            <\/p>\n<h3>\u270f\ufe0f Editing, Refactoring &amp; Cleanup<\/h3>\n<p>\n                Editing existing work is where Claude Code shines. It performs precise, multi-file edits, large-scale<br \/>\n                refactors, and renames while keeping the code consistent with what surrounds it. Use <code>\/simplify<\/code><br \/>\n                for readability and reuse passes, and <code>\/rewind<\/code> to safely undo a direction you don&#8217;t like. It can<br \/>\n                also edit images and assets through connected design tools, not just text.\n            <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"github\">Top GitHub Projects &amp; Open-Source Resources<\/h2>\n<p>\n                A huge community has grown around Claude Code. These are some of the most useful open-source projects worth<br \/>\n                bookmarking:\n            <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Master list:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/hesreallyhim\/awesome-claude-code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">awesome-claude-code<\/a> \u2014 the curated index of skills, hooks, slash-commands, orchestrators, apps &amp; plugins. Start here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orchestration:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ruvnet\/claude-flow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Claude-Flow<\/a> (enterprise multi-agent platform) and <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/smtg-ai\/claude-squad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">claude-squad<\/a> manage teams of agents in parallel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Subagents:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/VoltAgent\/awesome-claude-code-subagents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">awesome-claude-code-subagents<\/a> \u2014 100+ ready-made specialist agents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GUIs &amp; clients:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/getAsterisk\/opcode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">opcode<\/a> (formerly Claudia \u2014 desktop GUI &amp; toolkit) and <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/slopus\/happy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Happy<\/a> (mobile\/web client with voice) take Claude Code beyond the terminal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usage &amp; cost tracking:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/ryoppippi\/ccusage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ccusage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/sirmalloc\/ccstatusline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ccstatusline<\/a> show token usage and spend from your local sessions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/anthropics\/claude-cookbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">claude-cookbooks<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/anthropics\/claude-agent-sdk-python\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Claude Agent SDK<\/a> for building custom agents on the same engine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"background:#FFF8E8;border-left:5px solid #E8A400;padding:14px 18px;border-radius:8px;\">\n                <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Treat third-party plugins and MCP servers like any dependency \u2014 review what they do<br \/>\n                and prefer well-maintained, popular projects before granting them access to your code and credentials.\n            <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-practices\">Best Practices &amp; Safety<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Start with a <code>CLAUDE.md<\/code>.<\/strong> Run <code>\/init<\/code> so the agent knows your conventions, commands and guardrails.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plan before big changes.<\/strong> Use <code>\/plan<\/code> on anything non-trivial so you approve the approach first.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep your MCP stack lean.<\/strong> Five well-chosen servers beat twenty. Add more only when a real weekly need appears.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use read-only by default.<\/strong> For databases and production systems, give the agent the least access it needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the diff.<\/strong> Always run <code>\/code-review<\/code> or <code>\/security-review<\/code> before merging AI-written code.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Codify repeat work.<\/strong> Turn your common workflows into custom commands and Skills so quality stays consistent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n                Used this way, Claude Code becomes a force multiplier for a small team \u2014 handling the repetitive 70% so your<br \/>\n                people focus on judgement, design and strategy. That is exactly the kind of practical AI workflow we help<br \/>\n                Indian businesses set up at<br \/>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/navigotechsolutions.com\/services.html#ai\" target=\"_blank\">NaviGo Tech Solutions<\/a>.\n            <\/p>\n<div class=\"navigo-faq-header\" id=\"faq-section\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<details class=\"navigo-faq-details\">\n<summary class=\"navigo-faq-summary\">Is Claude Code free to use?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"navigo-faq-answer\">\n                    Claude Code is available with paid Claude plans and via the Anthropic API (pay-as-you-go for tokens). It<br \/>\n                    works in the terminal, VS Code, JetBrains, the desktop app and on the web. There is no fully free tier<br \/>\n                    for heavy agentic use, but light usage is inexpensive and the productivity gains usually pay for<br \/>\n                    themselves quickly.\n                <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"navigo-faq-details\">\n<summary class=\"navigo-faq-summary\">What is the difference between a Skill and an MCP server?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"navigo-faq-answer\">\n                    A <strong>Skill<\/strong> is reusable <em>knowledge and instructions<\/em> (a <code>SKILL.md<\/code> folder)<br \/>\n                    that teaches Claude how to do a task well. An <strong>MCP server<\/strong> is a <em>connection<\/em> that<br \/>\n                    gives Claude new abilities \u2014 like talking to GitHub, a database or a browser. Skills make it smarter;<br \/>\n                    MCP servers make it reach further.\n                <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"navigo-faq-details\">\n<summary class=\"navigo-faq-summary\">How many MCP servers should I install?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"navigo-faq-answer\">\n                    Start with three (GitHub, Context7, Filesystem) and stay under seven. Beyond that, the model&#8217;s accuracy<br \/>\n                    in picking the right tool drops and token costs rise. Add specialised servers like Figma, Playwright or<br \/>\n                    Postgres only when your actual weekly workflow needs them.\n                <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"navigo-faq-details\">\n<summary class=\"navigo-faq-summary\">Can Claude Code really create and edit images?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"navigo-faq-answer\">\n                    Yes \u2014 through connected tools. It can generate and export PNG\/WebP graphics via design MCP servers (such<br \/>\n                    as Canva), write image-generation scripts, and produce SVGs and diagrams directly in code. For pixel-level<br \/>\n                    photo editing it relies on those connected services rather than editing raster files on its own.\n                <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"navigo-faq-details\">\n<summary class=\"navigo-faq-summary\">Is it safe to let an AI agent edit my codebase?<\/summary>\n<div class=\"navigo-faq-answer\">\n                    It is, with guardrails. Use the <code>\/permissions<\/code> system to set allow\/ask\/deny rules, keep<br \/>\n                    production access read-only, work on a branch, and always review the diff with <code>\/code-review<\/code><br \/>\n                    or <code>\/security-review<\/code> before merging. Treat it like a fast junior developer whose work you<br \/>\n                    still check.\n                <\/div>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"navigo-footer\">\n<p>\n                    Published by <strong>NaviGo Tech Solutions<\/strong> \u2014 an AI-first digital and automation agency based in<br \/>\n                    Chennai, helping Indian businesses adopt practical AI workflows.<br \/>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/navigotechsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visit our website<\/a> to learn more.\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <script>\n        (function () {\n            document.addEventListener('click', function (e) {\n                var btn = e.target.closest ? e.target.closest('.mcp-copy-btn') : null;\n                if (!btn) return;\n                var cmd = btn.parentNode.querySelector('.mcp-cmd');\n                if (!cmd) return;\n                var text = cmd.innerText.trim();\n                var done = 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