Quick Start

This guide will get you up and running with Toolbox in minutes.

First Steps

1. Verify Installation

After installing Toolbox, verify it's working:

tb info

2. Initial Setup

Run the setup command to configure Toolbox:

tb setup

This will:

• Configure your notification settings
• Set up analytics preferences
• Create necessary directories

Basic Commands

Browse Available MCP Servers

See what's available to install:

tb list-store

Install Your First MCP Server

Let's start with a popular one - Slack:

tb install slack-mcp

Follow the prompts to:

1. Authenticate with Slack
2. Configure which workspaces to monitor
3. Set up any background agents

List Installed Apps

View all your installed MCP servers:

tb list

Check App Details

Get detailed information about an installed app:

tb show slack-mcp

View Logs

Monitor what your MCP server is doing:

# View recent logs
tb log slack-mcp

# Follow logs in real-time
tb log slack-mcp -f

Using with Claude

Once you've installed an MCP server, it's automatically available in Claude Desktop:

1. Open Claude Desktop
2. Start a new conversation
3. Your MCP servers will be available as tools Claude can use
4. Try asking: "Show me my recent Slack messages"

What's Next?

• Learn about Triggers to automate tasks
• Set up Notifications for important events
• Browse available MCP servers with tb list-store
• Check out Use Cases for inspiration

Getting Help

• Run tb --help for command documentation
• Report issues at GitHub Issues
• Join our community discussions