diff --git a/content/tutorials/build-with-ai/alchemy-claude-plugin.mdx b/content/tutorials/build-with-ai/alchemy-claude-plugin.mdx index 8ed7b9fd1..6aaa90bcd 100644 --- a/content/tutorials/build-with-ai/alchemy-claude-plugin.mdx +++ b/content/tutorials/build-with-ai/alchemy-claude-plugin.mdx @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The first time Claude calls an Alchemy tool, a browser window opens to sign in w -Run `/alchemy:setup` to list your Alchemy apps and select one. This caches the app's API key for the rest of the session — most data tools require it. +Run `/alchemy:setup` to list your Alchemy apps and select one. Most data tools need a selected app. The server caches that app's API key on Alchemy's side for later requests, for up to 90 days. ```text /alchemy:setup @@ -58,9 +58,13 @@ Networks default to `eth-mainnet` when you don't specify one. ## What's included -* **160+ MCP tools** from the hosted Alchemy MCP Server (`mcp.alchemy.com`): EVM JSON-RPC, Token, NFT, Prices, and Portfolio APIs, transaction simulation and tracing, account abstraction, and Solana (RPC + Digital Asset Standard). See the [full tool list](docs/alchemy-mcp-server#available-tools). +* **170+ MCP tools** from the hosted Alchemy MCP Server (`mcp.alchemy.com`): EVM JSON-RPC, Token, NFT, Prices, and Portfolio APIs, transaction simulation and tracing, Alchemy app management, and Solana (RPC + Digital Asset Standard). See the [full tool list](docs/alchemy-mcp-server#available-tools). The plugin's connection hides the faucet, airdrop, and paymaster tools. * **Slash commands** for the workflows above, so common queries are one command away. -* **Agent Skills** (`alchemy-mcp`, `alchemy-api`, `alchemy-cli`, `agentic-gateway`) that teach Claude how to use Alchemy correctly — both for live queries in the conversation and when writing application code against Alchemy APIs. +* **Agent Skills** (`alchemy-mcp` and `alchemy-api`) that teach Claude how to use Alchemy correctly — both for live queries in the conversation and when writing application code against Alchemy APIs. + +The plugin reads blockchain data, simulates transactions, and manages your Alchemy apps. It doesn't send transactions, swap, bridge, make payments, or sign with a wallet. + +Plugin versions before 0.2.0 also bundled the `alchemy-cli` and `agentic-gateway` skills. To keep using them, install them from [Agent Skills](docs/alchemy-agent-skills). ## Plugin vs. MCP server vs. skills @@ -70,11 +74,11 @@ Networks default to `eth-mainnet` when you don't specify one. | **[MCP Server](docs/alchemy-mcp-server)** | Any MCP-compatible client (Cursor, Codex, Claude Desktop, VS Code Copilot) — live blockchain data as tool calls | | **[Agent Skills](docs/alchemy-agent-skills)** | Any agent that writes code against Alchemy APIs — endpoint knowledge without tool calls | -If you use Claude Code, install the plugin and you get all three. +If you use Claude Code, the plugin gives you the MCP server, slash commands, and the `alchemy-mcp` and `alchemy-api` skills in one install. ## Privacy and support -The plugin connects to Alchemy's hosted MCP server and APIs. Data collection, usage, retention, and sharing practices are described in the [Alchemy Privacy Policy](https://www.alchemy.com/policies/privacy-policy). The plugin stores no data locally beyond what Claude Code persists for the connection; the API key for a selected app is cached server-side for the session. +The plugin connects to Alchemy's hosted MCP server and APIs. Data collection, usage, retention, and sharing practices are described in the [Alchemy Privacy Policy](https://www.alchemy.com/policies/privacy-policy). The plugin stores no data locally beyond what Claude Code persists for the connection; the server caches the selected app's API key on Alchemy's side for up to 90 days, and clears it if your sign-in becomes invalid. For help, contact [support@alchemy.com](mailto:support@alchemy.com) or open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/alchemyplatform/alchemy-claude-plugin/issues).