AI Project Starter Kit — CLAUDE.md + MCP + Skills

What it is

This starter kit provides a ready-to-use project template for AI-powered development with Claude Code. It includes a pre-configured CLAUDE.md file, essential MCP server configurations, recommended skill installations, and project structure templates. Clone the template and start productive AI-assisted development in minutes instead of spending time on setup.

The kit targets developers starting new projects with Claude Code who want best-practice configurations from day one. It encodes patterns learned from productive Claude Code workflows into a reusable template.

How it saves time or tokens

Setting up a new project for Claude Code involves writing a CLAUDE.md, configuring MCP servers, installing skills, and establishing project conventions. This kit handles all of that upfront. The CLAUDE.md template includes sections for stack definition, coding conventions, and file structure that help Claude Code produce more accurate code from the first prompt.

How to use

1. Create a new project directory and initialize git.
2. Copy the CLAUDE.md template and customize it for your stack (framework, language, styling).
3. Configure MCP servers in your Claude Code settings for filesystem access and other integrations.

Example

# Create a new project
mkdir my-project && cd my-project
git init

# Create CLAUDE.md with project context
cat > CLAUDE.md << 'CEOF'
# Project: My App

Stack

• Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)
• Language: TypeScript (strict mode)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
• Database: PostgreSQL + Prisma

Conventions

• Use server components by default
• API routes in app/api/
• Shared types in types/

CEOF

| Component | Purpose |
|-----------|--------|
| CLAUDE.md | Project context for Claude Code |
| MCP config | Tool access (filesystem, GitHub) |
| Skills | Extended agent capabilities |
| .gitignore | Sensible defaults for the stack |

Related on TokRepo

• Prompt Library — Skills and prompts for AI agents
• Coding AI Tools — AI development tools and workflows

Common pitfalls

• The CLAUDE.md template is a starting point. Customize it for your specific project requirements, coding standards, and team conventions.
• MCP server configurations vary by operating system. The template provides macOS defaults; adjust paths for Linux or Windows.
• Keep CLAUDE.md updated as your project evolves. Stale context in CLAUDE.md leads to incorrect code generation.