Claude Oracle
Search 15,000+ existing tools before building from scratch.
When to Use
User asks about available tools → search. One command checks 19 sources simultaneously.
Before implementing custom tooling → An MCP server, plugin, or skill may already exist. Check before building.
Browsing by category → browse with a category. sources to check data source health.
Quick Reference
| Tool | When | What it returns |
|---|---|---|
search | Need something specific | Ranked, deduplicated results with install commands from 19 sources |
browse | Exploring a category | Results filtered by type (MCP, plugin, skill) or category |
sources | Checking data source health | All 19 sources with status and resource counts |
Sources (19, zero-config)
MCP servers: Smithery, npm, Glama.ai, Official Registry, Playbooks, 3 awesome lists. Plugins: claude-code-plugins-plus, claude-plugins-official, superpowers-marketplace. Skills: awesome-agent-skills, 2 awesome-claude-code lists. Dynamic: GitHub search (query-based), web search (query-based). Optional: SkillsMP (25,000+ skills, requires API key).
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Building before searching | Always search oracle first — existing tools save hours |
| WebSearch for tools | Oracle has 19 specialized sources, more complete than web |