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I Tested Over 100 Claude Code Plugins—here Are the 5 That Actually Matter

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Claude Code’s functionality improves significantly with plugins, which bundle skills, MCP servers, agents, and documents tailored for specific workflows. After testing over 100 plugins, five stand out: Superpowers (enhances coding discipline and methodology), Productivity (centralizes tasks and memory for project management), language server plugins (provide IDE-like code understanding), Frontend Design (guides unique web UI aesthetics), and Context7 (injects up-to-date documentation to overcome AI knowledge freezes). These plugins streamline workflows by providing specialized context and tools that enhance Claude Code’s performance beyond its generic baseline.

https://www.howtogeek.com/the-best-claude-code-plugins/

These 5 Changes Unlocked 100 Percent of Claude’s Power

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To unlock the full potential of Claude, users should move beyond the basic web chat and leverage its desktop app with Cowork and the Claude Code CLI tool, which enable file system access and persistent workflows by working directly with local files and folders. Emphasizing open-source, local-first apps like Obsidian enhances Claude’s automation capabilities by allowing direct file manipulation without relying on APIs. Additionally, utilizing the directory-specific CLAUDE.md file for contextual instructions, creating and invoking reusable custom Skills, and granting browser access further expand Claude’s productivity and integration beyond simple chat interactions.

https://www.howtogeek.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-claude/

AI Prompt Generator

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A free, open-source AI prompt generator provides a rule-based wizard to help users create clear, structured prompts for models like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, and Midjourney. The tool uses proven frameworks such as RTF (Role-Task-Format) to guide prompt construction with transparency and local, privacy-focused operation in the browser. It supports generating prompts for text, images, video, and code, offering live previews, model-specific formatting, and client-side AI refinement to improve prompt quality and productivity across various AI-powered workflows.

https://freeaipromptgen.com/

TerminalWidget for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

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TerminalWidget is a universal app for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS that allows users to display terminal command output, scripts, APIs, and Shortcuts results directly on customizable widgets with rich formatting, charts, progress bars, and images. It supports synchronization across multiple Apple devices via iCloud and offers various integration methods including a command-line interface, AppleScript, Shortcuts, and URL schemes for automation and updates. Available on the App Store for $19.99, TerminalWidget enables real-time, interactive widget updates tailored for developer and productivity workflows.

https://terminalwidget.app/

Adding a Custom MCP Server to Claude and ChatGPT

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Simon Willison explains how to add a custom MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to Claude and ChatGPT, enabling these chat interfaces to query external data sources like his blog’s database. In Claude, adding an MCP is straightforward via the Connectors menu, while in ChatGPT it requires enabling Developer mode, adding the MCP as a plugin without authentication, and manually activating it for each chat session. However, MCP plugins are not supported in ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice mode.

https://til.simonwillison.net/llms/mcp-in-claude-and-chatgpt

Super Productivity

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Super Productivity is a free, open-source task manager designed to support deep work with features like time tracking, Pomodoro timers, customizable boards, and integrations with tools like GitHub, Jira, and calendars. It emphasizes privacy by operating 100% offline with local-first data storage and no telemetry, and it offers extensive customization through plugins and keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflows. Tailored for various professionals including developers and freelancers, it provides detailed work analytics, flexible scheduling, and tools to overcome procrastination, all backed by an active open-source community.

https://super-productivity.com/

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