Getting Started with Claude Tools
Not sure where to begin? Pick the path that fits you.
I'm new to Claude
Claude is an AI assistant by Anthropic. Claude Cowork is the team version — no coding required. Claude Code is the developer CLI. Most tools on this site work with both.
Start with one of these — free, no coding needed:
| Tool | Type | Rating | Setup | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub MCP (Official) Vendor-official GitHub MCP server (28.5K stars). Repository management, PRs, issues, code search, ac | No code needed | Free | ||
| MCP Filesystem Server Official Anthropic-published MCP server giving Claude scoped read/write access to the local filesyst | No code needed | Free | ||
| Desktop Commander MCP MCP server giving Claude persistent terminal sessions, filesystem search, and diff-based file editin | No code needed | Free |
My team just got Claude Cowork
Find tools for your department. Each page shows what's available, how to set it up, and what your team can actually do with it.
I'm evaluating Claude for my organization
Start with the Deployment Playbook — covers costs, risks, what to deploy first, and how to measure ROI. Then use the Evaluation Guide to vet specific tools. Check Tools We Don't Recommend to see what we've excluded and why.