First Steps with Augments

Learn how to use the Augments MCP Server effectively with practical examples and proven workflows.

Quick Verification

First, let's verify your Augments MCP Server is working correctly

Test Your Setup

Try this simple command in Claude Code to confirm everything is working:

Verification Command

@augments List all available frameworks

Expected Response:

You should see a comprehensive list of 92 frameworks across categories like Web, Backend, Mobile, AI/ML, Design, Database, DevOps, Testing, and Tools.

Core Interaction Patterns

Learn the four main ways to interact with Augments for maximum effectiveness

Framework Discovery

Find and explore frameworks for your project needs

Documentation Access

Get specific documentation sections and examples

Multi-Framework Context

Combine frameworks for integrated development tasks

Code Analysis

Analyze code compatibility and get improvement suggestions

Essential Prompts to Get Started

Master these fundamental prompt patterns for effective framework assistance

Explore Frameworks by Category

Get an overview of frameworks in a specific category

@augments List all available web frameworks

Search for Specific Capabilities

Find frameworks with specific features or capabilities

@augments Search for frameworks with 'async' support

Get Framework Details

Learn about a specific framework's features and capabilities

@augments Get framework info for fastapi

Recommended Workflow

Follow this proven workflow for maximum effectiveness in your development projects

Discovery Phase

Start by exploring what frameworks are available for your project domain

@augments List all web frameworks

@augments Show me backend frameworks

@augments Search for 'component library' frameworks

Framework Selection

Get detailed information about promising frameworks to make informed decisions

@augments Get framework info for nextjs

@augments Get framework info for tailwindcss

@augments Get framework info for shadcn-ui

Multi-Framework Context

Request integrated context showing how your chosen frameworks work together

@augments Get context for nextjs, tailwindcss, shadcn-ui for building a dashboard

@augments Get context for fastapi, sqlalchemy, prisma for API development

Deep Documentation Access

Access specific documentation sections as you implement features

@augments Get nextjs app router documentation

@augments Search tailwindcss docs for 'grid layouts'

@augments Get fastapi examples for authentication

Code Validation

Analyze your implementation for compatibility and best practices

@augments Analyze this component for react, tailwindcss compatibility: [code]

@augments Check if this API follows fastapi best practices: [code]

Real-World Development Scenarios

See how to use Augments effectively for common development tasks

Building a Modern SaaS Dashboard

1. Framework Discovery

@augments List all web frameworks suitable for dashboards

2. Technology Selection

@augments Get framework info for nextjs, tailwindcss, shadcn-ui

3. Integrated Context

@augments Get context for nextjs, tailwindcss, shadcn-ui for building a responsive SaaS dashboard with authentication and dark mode

4. Implementation Details

@augments Get nextjs app router documentation
@augments Search tailwindcss docs for 'responsive grid layouts'
@augments Get shadcn-ui examples for form components

Pro Tips for Maximum Effectiveness