Developer-Tools
8 posts
The Full McGinnis Stack: An Opinionated Python Developer Setup
How to wire together ContextSwitch, python-skills, makefile-mcp, mutmut-mcp, Rampart, and the rest into a complete AI-powered Python development workflow.
Using Claude Code Hooks to Force uv
A simple pre-tool-use hook that intercepts bare pip and python commands in Claude Code and redirects them to use uv instead.
A Full SDLC with MCP Servers
How I use a collection of MCP servers to cover the full software development lifecycle, from task management to testing to deployment.
todolist-mcp: Dependencies, Kanban, and Where It Fits Now
todolist-mcp now has task dependencies, a kanban web UI, and CI. Plus some thoughts on how it fits alongside ContextSwitch.
makefile-mcp: Output Caching, Pagination, and Search
makefile-mcp now caches full execution output server-side, with tools to paginate and search through results from previous runs.
Project Diaries in ContextSwitch: Your AI-Powered Development Journal
How ContextSwitch's diary feature combined with Claude Code hooks creates an automated development journal that tracks decisions, progress, and blockers.
MCPB: One-Click Installation for MCP Servers
How the new MCP Bundle format makes installing Model Context Protocol servers as easy as browser extensions, with thoughts on where it fits in the ecosystem.
Practical MCP Use: Real-World Workflows with Model Context Protocol
A candid look at how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can streamline developer workflows, with real examples from four open-source MCPs.