Guides
Getting started with MCP servers, Agent Skills, and curated prompts—concepts, install steps, safety, and how to combine them.
MCP
12The standard protocol for connecting tools and data to Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code, and more.
MCP Hands-on: Install, Call Tools, See Real Results
End-to-end with Filesystem MCP: copy config from AgentHub → wire into Cursor → call tools in chat → see real file/list results. Same flow for any MCP on AgentHub.
MCPWhat Is an AI Agent? A Plain-Language Introduction for Beginners
How is an AI agent different from plain chat? This beginner guide explains the perceive-think-act loop with no-code examples, where MCP and Agent Skills fit, and three ways to start today.
MCPPrepare Your PC for MCP: Install Node.js on Windows/macOS and Fix 'npx is not recognized'
Most MCP install failures are environment problems: no Node.js, 'npx is not recognized', slow downloads in China. This guide walks through Node.js and Python setup, CN mirrors, and the three most common errors.
MCPAdd MCP to Qoder, Lingma and Trae: Step-by-Step for Chinese AI Coding Tools
MCP is not Cursor-only. Exact entry points, JSON config and activation steps for Qoder (IDE + CLI), Alibaba Lingma, and Trae, plus a side-by-side comparison.
MCPWhich MCP Servers Should a Beginner Install? 10 Low-Friction Picks
Hundreds of MCP servers, where to start? 10 beginner picks chosen for no-API-key, one-command, instant-gratification: filesystem, sequential thinking, AMap maps, 12306 rail search, and more.
MCPWhat is MCP?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) lets AI clients connect to tools and data sources. Concepts, architecture, and when to use it.
MCPInstall MCP in Cursor
Configure MCP in Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json, copy config, env vars, and reload steps.
MCPInstall MCP in Claude Code
Use claude mcp add for local or remote MCP servers and env vars.
MCPMCP setup in VS Code
Configure MCP in VS Code (GitHub Copilot) via .vscode/mcp.json.
MCPFix MCP connection failures
MCP server not connecting, empty tool list, or tool errors? A four-step debug flow—status, startup logs, env vars, remote transports—for Cursor, Claude Code, and VS Code.
MCPIs MCP safe?
MCP permissions, supply-chain risk, and best practices.
MCPMCP vs API
How MCP compares to REST APIs for AI integrations.
Agent Skills
7Reusable SKILL.md packs that auto-load when your task matches.
Skill Hands-on: Install, Trigger, See Real Workflow Results
End-to-end with a code-review style Agent Skill: install from AgentHub → load in Cursor → trigger with matching wording → see structured review output. Same checklist for any skill.
Agent SkillsWhat is an Agent Skill?
Agent Skills are SKILL.md instruction packs that auto-load when a task matches—no need to paste prompts every time.
Agent SkillsInstall Agent Skills in Cursor
Install skills in Cursor via Skills CLI, manual copy to .cursor/skills/, or AgentHub snippets.
Agent SkillsInstall Skills in Claude Code
Claude Code: ~/.claude/skills/, project .claude/skills/, and the official plugin marketplace.
Agent SkillsOpenClaw & ClawHub skills
Install OpenClaw ecosystem skills via ClawHub and sync to Cursor or Claude Code.
Agent SkillsSkills vs MCP: when to use which
Compare Agent Skills and MCP servers—capabilities, composition, and when to pick each.
Agent SkillsAgent Skill safety
Skills may include scripts and external refs—how to review before installing.
Prompts
5Copy-ready scenario templates—pair with MCP and skills for faster workflows.
What are prompt playbooks?
AgentHub curated prompts: scenario templates you copy into Cursor, Claude, and more.
PromptsHow to use curated prompts
Copy from AgentHub, fill placeholders, and pair with MCP/skills.
PromptsPrompts, Skills & MCP together
How prompts, skills, and MCP divide work—and when to level up.
PromptsTips for writing effective prompts
Role, context, constraints, and examples for reliable prompts.
PromptsPrompts paired with MCP
Give prompts real context—pair with filesystem, GitHub, database MCPs.