This server provides access to a curated directory of 100+ engineering tools via 3 tools:
search_engineering_matrix: Search for tools by name, tag, or use case (e.g., "python linter", "ci cd"). Supports multi-word queries, optional category filtering, and result limits.
list_categories: Browse all 6 tool categories (languages, frontend, backend, databases, devops, tooling) with tool counts for each.
get_repository_boilerplate: Retrieve ready-to-use starter files for a specific tool or framework (e.g., TypeScript, React, Docker, FastAPI, Rust). Free tier includes 5 boilerplates; Pro unlocks all 33+.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Docker projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for ESLint configurations.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Express projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for FastAPI projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Fastify projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for GitHub Actions workflows.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Jest testing setups.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Kubernetes projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for MongoDB projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Next.js projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Node.js projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for pnpm package manager configurations.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for PostgreSQL projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Prettier configurations.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Prisma projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Python projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for React projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Redis projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Ruff configurations.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Rust projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Supabase projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Svelte projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Tailwind CSS projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Terraform projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for TypeScript projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Vercel deployments.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Vite projects.
Allows searching for and retrieving boilerplate files for Vitest testing setups.
Click on "Deploy Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@engineering-matrix-explorer Give me a Docker boilerplate"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
An MCP server that gives Claude (or any MCP-compatible AI) instant access to a curated matrix of 100+ engineering tools — search by name, tag, or use case, browse by category, and pull ready-to-use boilerplate files for 30+ popular stacks.
Free: search + 5 boilerplates (TypeScript, Python, React, Docker, Node.js) | Pro $15: all 33 boilerplates unlocked | Bundle $29: 3 MCP servers
Three tools, zero configuration:
search_engineering_matrix — find tools by name, tag, or use case. Multi-word queries work great.
"python linter" → Ruff, ESLint
"ci cd" → GitHub Actions
"database sql" → PostgreSQL, Prisma, Supabase
"container" → Docker, Kuberneteslist_categories — browse all 6 categories with tool counts: languages, frontend, backend, databases, devops, tooling.
get_repository_boilerplate — get starter files for a tool in one shot. Supports: TypeScript, Python, Node.js, React, Next.js, FastAPI, Docker, GitHub Actions, Rust, Go.
Related MCP server: stacksfinder-mcp
npx @engineeringmatrixexplorer/engineering-matrix-explorerOr install globally:
npm install -g @engineeringmatrixexplorer/engineering-matrix-explorerOpen your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS) and add:
{
"mcpServers": {
"engineering-matrix-explorer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@engineeringmatrixexplorer/engineering-matrix-explorer"]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop. You'll see the tools appear automatically.
claude mcp add engineering-matrix-explorer -- npx -y @engineeringmatrixexplorer/engineering-matrix-explorerOnce connected, try asking Claude:
"What TypeScript linting tools are available?"
"Give me a Docker boilerplate for my new project"
"What's in the devops category?"
"Find me a fast Python web framework"
"Set up a GitHub Actions CI config for my repo"
Category | Tools |
Languages | TypeScript, Python, Rust, Go |
Frontend | React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, Tailwind CSS, Vite |
Backend | Node.js, Fastify, Express, FastAPI |
Databases | PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, Prisma, Supabase |
DevOps | Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Vercel |
Tooling | ESLint, Prettier, Ruff, Vitest, Jest, pnpm |
I build custom MCP servers for companies and dev teams — internal tool search, docs integrations, API connectors, anything you want Claude to do that it can't do out of the box.
If you're interested: elias.nyc.rentals@gmail.com
Node.js 18+
MIT
Get starter boilerplate files for a specific tool or framework
Inputs: toolName (required).
List all engineering tool categories with tool counts
Inputs: no named parameters.
Search for engineering tools by name, tag, or use case. Supports multi-word queries.
Inputs: query (required), categoryFilter, limit.
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Scored across 3 tools
Each tool targets a distinct function: retrieving boilerplate, listing categories, and searching the matrix. No overlap in purpose.
All tools follow a consistent verb_noun pattern using snake_case, making their actions and targets clear.
With 3 tools, the surface is somewhat minimal but covers the core exploratory functions for an engineering matrix. Could benefit from a tool to get details on a specific tool, but not a major issue.
The set provides search, categorization, and boilerplate retrieval, which are central to exploring a matrix. Missing a direct 'get tool details' function, but search may cover that need.
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