awesome-dxt-mcp

Awesome DXT MCP

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📋 Table of Contents

• What is DXT & MCP?
• Getting Started
• Official Examples
• Community Extensions
• Educational Resources
• Development Tools
• Contributing
• Community
• License

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🤔 What is DXT & MCP?

Desktop Extensions (DXT) are a packaging format introduced by Anthropic in June 2025 that makes installing MCP servers as simple as clicking a button. They bundle entire MCP servers with all dependencies into a single .dxt file.

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open-source protocol that enables AI applications like Claude Desktop to securely connect with local and remote resources.

Key Benefits:

• ✅ One-click installation - No terminal or developer tools required
• 🔒 Secure by design - Sensitive data stays in OS keychain
• 🔄 Automatic updates - Extensions update seamlessly
• 🎯 Local-first - Your data never leaves your machine
• 🛠️ Cross-platform - Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• 📦 Dependency-free - All requirements bundled together

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🚀 Getting Started

For Users

1. Download Claude Desktop - Get the latest version from claude.ai
2. Browse Extensions - Find extensions in this list or Claude's built-in directory
3. Install with One Click - Download .dxt files and double-click to install
4. Configure & Use - Follow the setup prompts and start automating

For Developers

# Install the official DXT CLI
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/dxt

# Initialize a new extension
dxt init

# Package your extension
dxt pack

# Validate your extension
dxt validate

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🏢 Official Examples

Reference implementations by Anthropic (⚠️ Not production ready - for learning purposes only)

Name	Type	Description	Repository
Hello World (Node.js)	Node.js	Basic MCP server with simple time tool	anthropics/dxt
Chrome AppleScript	Node.js	Browser automation via AppleScript	anthropics/dxt
File Manager (Python)	Python	File system operations and path handling	anthropics/dxt

Note: These examples demonstrate the DXT format but are not intended for production use. Use them as starting points for your own extensions.

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🌱 Community Extensions

Extensions built by the community - The ecosystem is growing!

🚧 Early Stage Notice: Desktop Extensions are brand new (launched June 2025). Most available extensions are currently examples, prototypes, or early-stage projects. We're excited to see the ecosystem grow and mature!

📂 Current Status

• Official Examples: 3 reference implementations by Anthropic
• Community Extensions: Looking for contributions!
• In Development: Several projects in progress

🔍 Extension Categories

We're actively seeking community contributions in these areas:

🛠️ Development Tools

Help developers be more productive with Claude Desktop

• Git integration and code review tools
• IDE connectors (VS Code, JetBrains, etc.)
• Docker and container management
• API testing and debugging tools

💼 Productivity Tools

Enhance daily workflows and task management

• Calendar and scheduling assistants
• Note-taking and knowledge management
• Email automation and filtering
• Task and project management

📁 File Management

Organize and work with local files

• Intelligent file organization
• Document search and indexing
• Backup and sync tools
• Media file processors

🔗 API Integrations

Connect Claude to external services

• GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket integration
• Slack, Discord, Teams connectors
• Notion, Obsidian, Roam databases
• Cloud storage services

🗄️ Database Tools

Work with databases and data sources

• PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite connectors
• MongoDB and NoSQL databases
• Data visualization and analysis
• Query builders and executors

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📚 Educational Resources

Official Documentation

• DXT Specification - Complete technical specification
• Manifest Documentation - Extension manifest reference
• Official Examples - Reference implementations

Community Resources

Looking for community-created tutorials, guides, and examples!

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🧰 Development Tools

Official SDKs

Name	Description	Language	Repository
DXT CLI	Official development toolkit	TypeScript	anthropics/dxt
MCP SDK Node.js	Node.js SDK for MCP	JavaScript	modelcontextprotocol/node-sdk
MCP SDK Python	Python SDK for MCP	Python	modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk

Development Workflow

# Install the official DXT CLI
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/dxt

# Initialize a new extension
dxt init --template node  # or python, binary

# Development workflow
dxt pack    # Create .dxt package
dxt validate # Validate manifest and package

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🤝 Contributing

🌟 Be a Pioneer! Desktop Extensions are brand new (June 2025), and we need your help building this ecosystem from the ground up.

🚀 Ways to Contribute

📦 Build Extensions

• Start simple - Even basic file tools are valuable
• Share early - Prototypes and experiments welcome
• Document thoroughly - Help others learn from your work

📝 Improve Documentation

• Add tutorials and guides
• Create video walkthroughs
• Share best practices and patterns

🔍 Curate Content

• Find and evaluate new extensions
• Test extensions on different platforms
• Report bugs and compatibility issues

📋 Submission Guidelines

✅ What We Accept

• Working prototypes - Even if basic, if it works it counts!
• Educational examples - Beyond the official ones
• Experimental tools - Trying new ideas and concepts
• Learning resources - Tutorials, guides, videos

📝 How to Submit

1. Fork this repository
2. Add your extension using this format:

   | [Extension Name](repo-url) | Brief description | Platform | Language | Status |
   

3. Submit a pull request with clear description

🏷️ Status Labels

• 🚧 Prototype - Basic functionality, may have limitations
• 🔬 Experimental - Testing new concepts or approaches
• 📚 Educational - For learning DXT/MCP development
• ⚠️ Alpha - Early version, expect bugs
• ✅ Stable - Ready for daily use

💡 Extension Ideas for Beginners

Quick Wins (1-2 hours):

• Current time/date display tool
• Simple text file reader
• Basic system info reporter
• Random quote generator

Weekend Projects (1-2 days):

• File size analyzer
• Text search in directory
• Basic calculator with history
• Simple note-taking tool

Read our full Contributing Guide for detailed guidelines.

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🌟 Community

💬 Join the Discussion

• GitHub Discussions - Questions and ideas
• GitHub Issues - Bug reports and suggestions

📢 Stay Connected

• ⭐ Star this repo to show support and stay updated
• 👀 Watch releases for new additions

🏆 Contributors

Thanks to all our amazing contributors!

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

The extensions listed in this repository are licensed under their respective licenses as indicated in each entry.

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🙏 Acknowledgments

• Anthropic Team for creating Claude Desktop and the DXT specification
• MCP Community for building the foundation protocol
• All Extension Developers for creating amazing tools

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