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integration | claude desktop extension plugin thumbgate

# ThumbGate for Claude Desktop

Install ThumbGate as a Claude Desktop plugin and get pre-action checks running in under a minute. No build step, no cloud account, no config files.

👍 Thumbs up reinforces good behavior
👎 Thumbs down blocks repeated mistakes

## Why this page exists

- One command installs ThumbGate into Claude Desktop with zero config.
- The packaged .mcpb bundle is available on GitHub Releases for drag-and-drop install.
- All feedback, rules, and gates stay local on your machine.

## Install with one command

Run this in your terminal and Claude Desktop picks up ThumbGate automatically:

npx thumbgate init --claude-desktop

Or add the MCP server directly:

claude mcp add thumbgate -- npx -y thumbgate serve

## Or download the packaged bundle

Grab the .mcpb bundle from GitHub Releases — no build step required. Drop it into Claude Desktop and you are running.

- Download from: github.com/IgorGanapolsky/ThumbGate/releases
- Works with Claude Desktop on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- All data stays local. No cloud account needed.

## What you get

- Thumbs-up/down feedback capture inside Claude Desktop.
- Prevention rules auto-generated from repeated failures.
- Pre-action checks that block known-bad patterns before execution.
- Full-text search across your lesson history.
- Health checks and system diagnostics.

## Verify it works

After install, run npx thumbgate doctor to confirm all subsystems are healthy. You should see 4/4 HEALTHY.

## FAQ

Do I need a cloud account?

No. ThumbGate runs entirely locally. Your feedback, rules, and gates never leave your machine.

What is the .mcpb bundle?

It is a packaged Claude Desktop extension that includes the ThumbGate MCP server, tool definitions, and manifest — ready to install without building from source.

Does this work with Claude Code too?

Yes. The same npx thumbgate init command works for both Claude Desktop and Claude Code. Use --claude-desktop for the Desktop-specific setup.