mcscatblog-local-server

Start the local Jekyll dev server and open a post in the browser

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Best use case

mcscatblog-local-server is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Start the local Jekyll dev server and open a post in the browser

Teams using mcscatblog-local-server should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/mcscatblog-local-server/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/microsoft/mcscatblog/main/.claude/skills/mcscatblog-local-server/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/mcscatblog-local-server/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How mcscatblog-local-server Compares

Feature / Agent	mcscatblog-local-server	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Start the local Jekyll dev server and open a post in the browser

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Local Dev Server

Start the Jekyll development server for the blog.

## Steps

1. Check if the server is already running at `http://127.0.0.1:4000/mcscatblog/`
2. If not running:
   - Check if dependencies are installed by running `bundle check`. If that fails, run the platform-appropriate setup script:
     - Mac: `bash tools/setup/mac/install.sh`
     - Windows: `powershell tools/setup/win/install.ps1`
   - Run `./tools/run.sh` in the background
3. Wait for the server to be ready (poll until HTTP 200)
4. If an argument is provided (a post slug or filename), open that post's URL. Otherwise, open the homepage.

The server runs at `http://127.0.0.1:4000/mcscatblog/` with LiveReload enabled.

Posts are at `http://127.0.0.1:4000/mcscatblog/posts/<slug>/` where `<slug>` is the filename without the date prefix and `.md` extension.

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