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Best MCP Servers Worth Installing (And 5 That Waste Your Context Window)

The best MCP servers for Claude Code ranked by real context cost. 8 worth keeping, 5 that waste your context window, and the exact config I run daily.

Worth UsingClaude CodeMCPAI CodingDeveloper ToolsProductivityCLI1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Build a CLI Tool With Bun in 20 Minutes

Build a CLI tool with Bun from scratch: argument parsing, colored output, and compilation to a standalone binary. Zero config, real runnable code, one file.

Build AlongBunTypeScriptCLIDeveloper Tools1 min read · Apr 11, 2026

Every Claude Code Environment Variable That Actually Matters

All 40+ Claude Code environment variables grouped by what they do. API keys, Bedrock, Vertex, Foundry, CI/CD, and the billing gotcha nobody warns about.

Sharper ToolsClaude CodeAI CodingDeveloper ToolsCLIProductivity1 min read · Apr 10, 2026

Self-Hosting AI for Code: The $0/Month Developer Stack

Build a complete self-hosted AI coding stack with Ollama, Continue.dev, and Open WebUI for $0/month. Includes hardware requirements, cost math, and the setup commands.

Build AlongAI CodingSelf-HostingDeveloper ToolsCLIProductivity1 min read · Apr 10, 2026

The Best Windows Development Tools in 2026

The best windows development tools in 2026 are WSL2, Windows Terminal, VS Code, and WinGet. They close the gap with macOS for most developer stacks.

Worth UsingDeveloper ToolsProductivityCLIWindows1 min read · Apr 3, 2026

20 CLI Tools You're Not Using Yet

The complete cross-platform CLI toolkit for 2026: the essential terminal replacements (fzf, ripgrep, bat, lazygit) plus 20 lesser-known command line tools that each fix a frustrating default.

Worth UsingCLIDeveloper ToolsProductivity1 min read · Apr 3, 2026

15 Claude Code Tips That Actually Make a Difference

Most Claude Code tip lists overwhelm with 50 items. These 15 are ranked by impact, from writing your first CLAUDE.md to running overnight Docker jobs.

Sharper ToolsClaude CodeDeveloper ToolsAI CodingProductivityCLI1 min read · Apr 1, 2026

How to Run Claude Code With Local Models

Run claude code local models with Ollama, LM Studio, or vLLM. Set three environment variables, point at your local server, and code with zero API costs.

Build AlongAI CodingClaude CodeSelf-HostingDeveloper ToolsCLI1 min read · Apr 1, 2026