Connectry-io/connectrylab-architect-cert-mcp

Adaptive certification prep powered by the Model Context Protocol.
390 questions. Guided capstone build. 30 concept handouts. 6 reference projects. Practice exams. Interactive dashboard. Spaced repetition. Zero sycophancy.
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Architecture
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What is Architect Cert?
Architect Cert is a free, open-source MCP server that turns Claude into your personal certification tutor for the **Claude Certified Architect — Foundations** exam. No courses, no slides, no video lectures — just ask Claude and study.
It ships with:
- **390 scenario-based questions** across all 5 exam domains and 30 task statements
- **Interactive clickable UI** — answer questions with A/B/C/D buttons, select follow-ups, pick domains with checkboxes — all inside Claude
- **Lessons-first assessment** — learn each domain's concepts before being tested on them
- **Guided capstone build** — shape your own project, then build it step-by-step while learning every task statement hands-on
- **30 concept handouts** — one per task statement, with code examples and common mistakes
- **6 reference projects** — runnable TypeScript codebases demonstrating each domain in practice
- **Practice exams** — 60-question weighted exams with history tracking and improvement trends
- **Progress dashboard** — glassmorphism visual dashboard with mastery levels, exam history chart, activity timeline
- **Visual progress tracking** — todo checklists track your progress through assessments, exams, and capstone builds in real time
- **Interactive follow-ups** — wrong answer? Click to see code examples, concept lessons, handouts, or reference projects
- **PDF generation** — branded handout PDFs with the Architect Cert logo for offline study
- **Spaced repetition** — SM-2 algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals
- **Deterministic grading** — pure function grading, no LLM judgment, zero sycophancy
Everything runs locally. No cloud, no accounts, no telemetry.
Quick Start
1. Install
2. Configure Your MCP Client
Claude Code — One-liner
That's it. Restart Claude Code and the server starts automatically.
Claude Code — Manual config
Add to .mcp.json in your project or ~/.claude.json globally:
Restart Claude Code. The server starts automatically when Claude loads.
Claude Desktop — macOS
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
> **Tip:** If you use nvm, you may need to specify the full path to the binary:
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Restart Claude Desktop. You'll see the MCP tools icon appear in the chat input.
Claude Desktop — Windows
Add to %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json:
Restart Claude Desktop. You'll see the MCP tools icon appear in the chat input.
Any MCP-compatible client
Architect Cert works with any client that supports the Model Context Protocol. Configure it as a stdio server:
- **Command:** connectry-architect-mcp
- **Arguments:** none
- **Transport:** stdio
The server exposes 18 tools, 8 prompts, and 3 resource types.
3. Start Studying
Restart your MCP client and start chatting:
| What you want | What to ask Claude |
|---------------|-------------------|
| Start from scratch | *"Start an assessment to figure out where I stand"* |
| Practice questions | *"Give me a practice question"* |
| Focus on a domain | *"Give me a question about agentic architecture"* |
| Learn a concept first | *"Teach me about task 2.3 — tool provisioning"* |
| Build your own capstone | *"I want to start a guided capstone build"* |
| Take a practice exam | *"I want to take a practice exam"* |
| Check your progress | *"Show my study progress"* |
| Show the dashboard | *"Show my dashboard"* |
| Get a study plan | *"What should I study next?"* |
| Explore a reference project | *"Show me a reference project for domain 1"* |
| Generate PDF handouts | Run npm run generate:pdfs in the project directory |
| Reset and start over | *"Reset my progress"* |
Learning Path
Architect Cert is designed to follow a natural progression. Here's the recommended order:
You can jump to any stage at any time — the system adapts. But the path above gives you the most structured experience.
Interactive Experience
Architect Cert uses Claude's built-in interactive UI to make studying feel natural. No typing answer letters — just click.
Clickable Answer Selection
Every question presents **clickable A/B/C/D buttons** directly in Claude. You tap your answer instead of typing it. If the question includes code in the scenario, a **code preview** appears alongside each option so you can reference it while deciding.