Raindrop + Claude Quick Start

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The Raindrop MCP server transforms Claude Code into a powerful infrastructure development platform. Instead of just writing code, you can build complete applications with databases, APIs, and deployment infrastructure through structured, guided workflows.

Step 1: Install Required Tools

Install Claude Code

npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code

Install Raindrop CLI

npm install -g @liquidmetal-ai/raindrop

Create your Raindrop account:

Sign up for a Raindrop account at liquidmetal.run
Complete the account setup process

Step 3: Authenticate

Run the following command to authenticate the Raindrop CLI:

raindrop auth login

Step 4: Set Up MCP Integration

Run the following command in your terminal to set up the MCP integration:

raindrop mcp install-claude

What this command does:

Configures Claude Code with the correct MCP server URL
Sets up raindrop.md and custom slash commands for Claude Code (/new-raindrop-app, /update-raindrop-app, and /reattach-raindrop-session)

Step 5: Start Claude Code

Start Claude Code
Run /mcp
Select the raindrop-mcp server
Select Authenticate
Login to your Raindrop account (or click Allow Access if you are already logged in)

Using the Raindrop MCP Server

Once configured, you have access to three main workflows for building applications:

1. Start a New Application

Create a new Raindrop application from scratch:

Using Shorthand Command:

/new-raindrop-app

Using Direct MCP Call:

Claude, call the LiquidMetal Raindrop:login MCP tool to start a new application development session.

What Happens:

Creates a new session ID and timeline ID
Guides you through requirements gathering (PRD creation)
Generates application architecture and manifest
Sets up databases, services, and infrastructure
Implements complete application code
Deploys to live infrastructure
Validates deployment with endpoint testing