MCPs scoped per project, not per machine

Scope MCP servers per project and keep output concise. Developer working across Swift, Go and Kubernetes.

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Install MCPs at project scope unless you truly need them everywhere.

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cavallin-plugins-scoped-mcp.toml

# Scope MCP servers per project and keep output concise
# source: https://www.lucavallin.com/blog/how-i-actually-use-claude-code

[rig]
who     = "Developer working across Swift, Go and Kubernetes"
author  = "Luca Cavallin"
date    = "not stated"

harness = ["Claude Code"]
models  = []

[keep]
  - Plugins: superpowers, Swift/Go LSP, Playwright, Context7, Serena, feature-dev, security check, humanizer
  - MCP global: Kubernetes (read-only), XcodeBuildMCP
  - MCP project-scoped: Apple mcpbridge
  - Output style: Concise
[cut]
  - Unused items

thing	status	why (per source)
Unused items	pruned	Post includes a pruning section

Source: https://www.lucavallin.com/blog/how-i-actually-use-claude-code · checked 2026-10-14

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