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AI Tooling·11 min read·Jul 25, 2026

How MCP Directories Actually Work — and Which One to Install From

Most MCP directories are catalogs, not install surfaces — they list servers and hand you the same npx command. Here is how the official registry feeds them, how to spot a stale listing, and where it actually matters which one you use.

AI Tooling·9 min read·Jul 15, 2026

How to Set Up App Store Operator with Claude Desktop and Claude Code

A complete setup guide for App Store Operator: the one-line Claude Code install, the Claude Desktop JSON config, the first-run SensorTower login, and how to verify the MCP server is actually working.

AI Tooling·9 min read·Apr 28, 2026

What Is an MCP Server? A Plain-English Explanation for Developers

MCP servers extend Claude with real tools and live data. Here is what the model context protocol actually is, how it works, and how to install your first MCP server.

App Store Operator connects Claude to App Store and SensorTower data — no browser, no API keys, no manual copy-paste.

npx app-store-operator@latest
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