From 051fb2e2f730e6160acb444250c32252a85eec47 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: blake duncan Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:31:43 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] docs(claude-plugin): describe the 0.2.0 plugin bundle The plugin now bundles only the alchemy-mcp and alchemy-api skills and uses a server profile that hides the faucet, airdrop, and paymaster tools. Point 0.1.x users to Agent Skills for the removed skills, and correct the API key caching window to 90 days. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 Co-authored-by: Cursor --- .../build-with-ai/alchemy-claude-plugin.mdx | 14 +++++++++----- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) 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).