Mission 5 — Arsenal

You already have the basics. Now it's time to build the arsenal.

MCPs and plugins are what transform Claude from a generic assistant into something that feels made specifically for you.

The difference between MCP and Plugin

MCP connects Claude to an external tool. It's a bridge. You connect Notion and Claude can now read and write to your documents.

Plugin is a complete package. It bundles MCPs, skills, and settings for a specific use case. It's like installing an app: one thing, everything working.

MCPs worth having

For personal organization

Notion — read and write to your documents through the terminal

claude mcp add notion https://mcp.notion.so/mcp

Google Calendar — schedule, check, and reorganize your agenda

claude mcp add google-calendar https://mcp.google.com/calendar

For communication

Gmail — read, reply to, and organize your emails without opening a browser

claude mcp add gmail https://mcp.google.com/gmail

Slack — access messages and channels right from the terminal

claude mcp add slack https://mcp.slack.com

For work

GitHub — manage repositories, issues, and pull requests

claude mcp add github https://api.githubcopilot.com/mcp/

Perplexity — search the internet with verified sources

claude mcp add perplexity https://mcp.perplexity.ai

For creativity

Canva — create and edit designs without leaving the terminal

claude mcp add canva https://mcp.canva.com

How to choose

Don't install everything at once. Choose one or two tools you already use in your daily life. Connect them. Use them for a week.

If it makes sense, add more. If you don't use it, remove it.

The ideal setup is simple: only what you actually use.

Mission proof

Install at least one MCP, use it to do something real (schedule a meeting, create a document, research a topic) and post a showcase on the wall showing the result. Worth 100 XP.