AI Tools & Setup

Guides for using AI-powered tools and IDEs with AI Templates - from Cursor to Claude Desktop and more.

Welcome to the AI Tools documentation! This section provides comprehensive guides for using various AI-powered tools with AI Templates, helping you boost productivity across development workflows.

Available Tools

Choose the AI tool you’re using or want to learn about:

• Cursor IDE - AI-first IDE with deep integration via MCP servers
• Claude Desktop - Anthropic’s Claude with Model Context Protocol support

Which Tool Should I Use?

For Interactive Development (Recommended)

Cursor IDE - Primary Tool

• Best for: Full-stack development with AI pair programming
• Strengths: Codebase awareness, inline editing, MCP integration
• Use when: Building applications, writing code, developing features
• Status: Fully supported with complete documentation
• Get Started with Cursor

For Conversational Workflows

Claude Desktop - Experimental

• Best for: Conversational analysis and MCP-powered workflows
• Strengths: Natural conversations, powerful reasoning, MCP protocol
• Use when: Data exploration, documentation, complex queries
• Status: Configuration documented
• Get Started with Claude Desktop

Common Features

All recommended tools support:

• MCP Integration - Connect to MCP servers
• Code Generation - AI-powered development
• Natural Language - Describe what you want to build
• Context Awareness - Understands your codebase

Getting Started Checklist

Before using any AI tool:

• Tool Installation - Download and install your chosen tool
• MCP Server Setup - Deploy or connect to MCP servers
• Configuration - Set up MCP integration
• Testing - Verify connection and functionality

Contributing

Using a different AI tool? We’d love to add your guide!

• Share your experience in GitHub Discussions
• Submit a pull request with your tool guide
• Follow our contribution guidelines