Where are the Claude configuration files located on Windows and macOS?

On macOS, settings are in ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/. On Windows, they are located in %APPDATA%\Claude\.

How do I configure a new MCP server using this skill?

The skill provides JSON templates for the mcpServers object, guiding you to use absolute paths and explicit environment variables required for stable server operation.

Can I manage team-wide plugins with this skill?

Yes, it includes configurations for extraKnownMarketplaces in .claude/settings.json to automatically sync toolsets across your team's repository.

What should I do if my MCP server is not loading?

Follow the skill's troubleshooting guide: validate JSON with jq, verify absolute paths, check the mcp.log files, and restart the Claude Desktop application.

Claude Configuration Manager

Name: Claude Configuration Manager
Author: outfitter-dev

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Developer Tools

Manages and optimizes Claude Desktop and Claude Code configurations, including MCP server setups and project-specific settings.

The Claude Configuration Manager skill provides a standardized framework for managing the complex environment settings of Claude Desktop and Claude Code. It simplifies the setup of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, ensures proper JSON syntax for configuration files, and handles platform-specific pathing for both macOS and Windows. This skill is essential for developers who need to maintain reliable AI toolchains, manage environment variables, and distribute team-wide plugin marketplaces through consistent configuration patterns.

Key Features

01Automated MCP server configuration and environment variable mapping

0218 GitHub stars

03Cross-platform support for macOS and Windows configuration paths

04JSON validation for claude_desktop_config.json and settings.json

05Comprehensive troubleshooting workflows for log analysis and server connectivity

06Team-wide plugin marketplace distribution and trust management

Use Cases

01Standardizing AI coding tools across a development team via project settings

02Setting up a new MCP server with absolute paths and custom environment variables

03Debugging failed server connections using platform-specific log discovery

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add outfitter-dev/agents claude-config

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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