Claude Code Config Generator
Build your ideal Claude Code setup in seconds. Search over 11,700 AI skills, MCP servers, and developer tools, select the ones you need, and export a ready-to-use configuration file. No manual editing required.
Quick Start Packs
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Generated Config
// Pick skills to generate your config
How the Config Generator Works
- Search or browse skills — Type a keyword like "react" or "security" to find relevant skills instantly, or click a category pill to explore by topic.
- Select the ones you need — Click any skill to add it to your configuration. Use preset packs to quickly load curated skill sets for common developer roles.
- Choose your output format — Pick between settings.json for Claude Code settings, .mcp.json for MCP server configuration, or raw CLI commands for manual installation.
- Copy and paste — Hit the copy button and paste the generated config directly into your project. Your Claude Code environment is ready to go.
Available Preset Packs
Preset packs give you a curated starting point for specific developer roles. Each pack pre-selects skills that work well together, so you can generate a working configuration in a single click.
React Developer
Frontend skills for React and Next.js projects. Includes Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, Shadcn UI, and web artifacts for building modern user interfaces.
Security Auditor
Code scanning and vulnerability detection tools. Covers Semgrep, CodeQL, OWASP checks, and penetration testing skills for hardening your codebase.
DevOps Engineer
CI/CD pipeline, containerization, and cloud infrastructure skills. Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Cloudflare, and Terraform for deployment automation.
Data Scientist
Data analysis, machine learning, and visualization tools. Python data libraries, D3.js charting, and scientific computing skills for research workflows.
Full Stack Essentials
Must-have skills every project needs. Git workflows, test-driven development, debugging, code review, documentation generation, and Playwright end-to-end testing.
Output Formats
The generator supports three output formats to match how you prefer to configure Claude Code.
- settings.json
- The primary Claude Code configuration file stored at
.claude/settings.jsonin your project. Defines which skills are enabled and what permissions they require. This is the recommended format for most users. - .mcp.json
- MCP (Model Context Protocol) server configuration placed at
.mcp.jsonin your project root. Defines external tool servers that Claude Code connects to for expanded capabilities like database access, browser automation, and API integrations. - CLI Commands
- Raw terminal commands you can run directly. Includes git clone commands for GitHub-hosted skills and npm/npx install commands for package-based tools. Best for manual or scripted setups.
What Is Claude Code?
Claude Code is Anthropic's official command-line interface for Claude, their AI assistant. It runs directly in your terminal and integrates with your development environment to provide AI-powered coding assistance, code generation, debugging, and project management. Skills and MCP servers extend Claude Code's capabilities beyond its built-in features, allowing it to interact with databases, APIs, design tools, cloud services, and more. The Skiln directory catalogs over 11,700 of these extensions across categories like development, security, DevOps, data science, and productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the config generator free to use?
- Yes, the Claude Code Config Generator is completely free. Search, select, and export as many configurations as you need without any account or payment.
- Where do I paste the generated configuration?
- For settings.json output, paste it into
.claude/settings.jsoninside your project directory. For .mcp.json output, paste it into.mcp.jsonat your project root. Claude Code reads these files automatically on startup. - Can I combine multiple preset packs?
- Absolutely. Select skills from multiple packs or mix preset selections with individual skills from search results. The generator merges everything into a single configuration output.
- How many skills are available in the directory?
- Skiln indexes over 11,700 Claude Code skills, MCP servers, and developer tools sourced from GitHub, npm, community registries, and curated collections. New skills are added regularly as the ecosystem grows.