Behind the Craft

Full Tutorial: Connect Claude Code to Google, Slack, and Reddit in 40 Min (Skills + MCPs)

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Mar 1, 2026
Carl Vellotti, product leader and creator of the free course Cloud Code for Product Managers, shows how to wire Claude Code into Google Workspace, Linear, Slack, and Reddit. He demos prepping meetings, creating tickets from PRDs, drafting and posting Slack updates, monitoring subreddits, and assembling a cross-tool daily standup. Practical setup tips and folder structures round out the walkthrough.
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INSIGHT

MCPs Let Claude Use Tools Reliably

  • MCPs bundle API docs and tools so Claude often gets actions right on the first try.
  • Carl contrasted MCPs with raw APIs: MCPs avoid trial-and-error by providing built-in documentation and tooling.
ADVICE

Automate Meeting Prep With Google Workspace MCP

  • Use Google Workspace MCP to prep meetings by pulling your calendar, Google Docs, and local notes into one view.
  • Carl had Claude find meetings, locate related Google Docs, suggest agenda additions, and then update those docs automatically.
ADVICE

Manage Tickets In Bulk With Linear MCP

  • Connect Linear MCP to view and modify tickets without opening the app.
  • Carl renamed a project across Linear and used the MCP to create tickets from a PRD and update many titles in one command.
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