Backend Developer Stack
APIs, databases, containers, and monitoring. Everything you need to build robust server-side applications.
Token Budget
Moderate token usage. You will have good room for prompts but watch if adding more servers.
Config
Paste in ~/.claude.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"github-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"
],
"env": {
"GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN": "YOUR_GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN"
}
},
"docker-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"docker-mcp"
]
},
"postgres-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres",
"postgresql://localhost/mydb"
],
"env": {
"POSTGRES_CONNECTION_STRING": "YOUR_POSTGRES_CONNECTION_STRING"
}
},
"sentry-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"sentry-mcp"
],
"env": {
"SENTRY_AUTH_TOKEN": "YOUR_SENTRY_AUTH_TOKEN"
}
},
"redis-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"redis-mcp"
],
"env": {
"REDIS_URL": "YOUR_REDIS_URL"
}
}
}
}Included Servers
PostgreSQL MCP
Anthropic
Query and interact with PostgreSQL databases, inspect schemas, and run SQL directly from your AI editor.
Query and inspect your database schema without leaving your editor. The backbone of most backend apps.
Docker MCP
Community
Manage Docker containers, images, volumes, and networks. Run, stop, inspect, and monitor containers from your AI editor.
Manage containers, images, and compose stacks inline. No more context-switching to a terminal for docker commands.
GitHub MCP
Anthropic
Access the GitHub API to manage repositories, issues, pull requests, branches, and workflows directly from your AI editor.
Create PRs, review diffs, and manage issues. Backend work is heavy on code review — keep it all in one place.
Sentry MCP
Sentry
Query Sentry for error tracking, performance monitoring, and issue management directly from your AI editor.
Surface production errors and stack traces directly in your AI context. Debug server-side issues faster.
Redis MCP
Community
Interact with Redis databases. Get, set, and manage keys, run commands, and monitor your Redis instances from your AI editor.
Inspect cache state, manage keys, and debug queue jobs. Pairs naturally with Postgres for the classic backend data layer.
Recommended Skills
Skills that pair with the servers in this stack. Learn more
For PostgreSQL MCP
PostgreSQL optimization guide covering query performance, connection management, indexing strategies, and schema design.
npx skillsadd supabase/agent-skills/supabase-postgres-best-practicesPostgreSQL table design patterns including normalization, indexing, partitioning, and data type selection.
npx skillsadd wshobson/agents/postgresql-table-designFor Docker MCP
Multi-stage builds, image optimization, container security, Compose orchestration, and production deployment patterns.
npx skillsadd sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/docker-expertCI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, containerization, and cloud platform expertise. Pairs with Docker MCP for hands-on container management.
For GitHub MCP
Use gh CLI for all GitHub operations including stacked PR workflows, issue management, and CI/CD automation.
npx skillsadd callstackincubator/agent-skills/githubDebug and fix failing GitHub PR checks in GitHub Actions. Automatically diagnoses CI issues and suggests fixes.
npx skillsadd openai/skills/gh-fix-ciAddress PR review comments using GitHub CLI. Streamlines the code review response workflow.
npx skillsadd openai/skills/gh-address-commentsAutomated code review for TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go. Analyzes PRs for complexity, SOLID violations, and code smells.
For Sentry MCP
Read-only observability: list issues, view events, monitor production errors via Sentry API. Includes bundled Python script.
npx skillsadd openai/skills/sentryFor Redis MCP
Official Redis skill with 29 rules across 11 categories covering Redis Query Engine, vector search, semantic caching, and pub/sub.
npx skillsadd redis/agent-skills/redis-development