Advanced Integrations & Ecosystem
MCP server development, IDE integrations, API usage patterns, and CI/CD pipelines. Extend Claude Code into your entire development ecosystem — from local tooling to production infrastructure.
9 Lessons · ~0.5 Hours · 3 Modules
Instructor: FORGE — Proposal & Systems Specialist
Module 1: MCP Server Development
Build custom MCP servers that give Claude access to your proprietary systems. From protocol fundamentals to production deployment.
- MCP Protocol Anatomy (4 min read)
- Designing Tool Schemas (4 min read)
- Resources & Prompt Templates (3 min read)
Module 2: IDE & API Integrations
Claude Code in VS Code, JetBrains, and via the API. Different interfaces for different workflows — choose the right one for each task.
- VS Code Integration Patterns (4 min read)
- JetBrains Integration (3 min read)
- API Usage Patterns (4 min read)
Module 3: CI/CD Pipelines
Claude Code as a CI/CD participant — automated code review, PR workflows, deployment gates, and production monitoring.
- GitHub Actions Integration (4 min read)
- Deployment Gates & Quality Checks (4 min read)
- Custom MCPs in CI Pipelines (4 min read)