Prepare the server locally
Run this once before adding it to Claude Code.
pip install -e /path/to/lennys-wisdom-mcpRegister it in Claude Code
claude mcp add lennys-wisdom -- python /path/to/lennys-wisdom-mcp/lennys_wisdom/server.pyReplace any placeholder paths in the command with the real path on your machine.
Make your agent remember this setup
lennys-wisdom's config, env vars, and the gotchas you hit — recalled in every future Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex session.
npx conare@latestFree · one command · indexes the sessions already on disk. Set up in the browser instead →
What it does
- Provides structured access to transcripts from 20 curated Lenny's Podcast episodes
- Enables keyword and topic-based searching of industry-leading product advice
- Allows comparison of perspectives between different world-class tech leaders
- Offers direct access to specific frameworks like DHM, LNO, and JTBD
- Retrieves actionable tactics and quotes with context and timestamps
Tools 9
search_wisdomKeyword search across all episodeslist_guestsBrowse all 20 available guestsget_episodeGet full episode detailssearch_by_topicFilter by topic tagsget_advice_for_situationGet curated advice for specific PM challengesget_actionable_insightsFilter for only immediately actionable tacticscompare_perspectivesCompare how different leaders approach the same topicget_quotes_by_guestDeep-dive into a specific leader's philosophylist_frameworksBrowse all frameworksTry it
Original README from edisoncruz/lennys-wisdom-mcp
Lenny's Wisdom MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server providing structured access to wisdom from 20 curated Lenny's Podcast episodes featuring world-class product leaders.
<a href="https://www.lennyspodcast.com/"> </a> <h3 align="center">🎙️ Built with transcripts from Lenny's Podcast</h3>
<strong>Inspired by Lenny Rachitsky's generous decision to make all 320+ podcast transcripts freely available.</strong> See his LinkedIn announcement →
<em>This project transforms those transcripts into actionable wisdom accessible directly in your workflow via Claude Desktop.</em>
Date: February 9, 2026
Status: MCP with highly adaptable foundation established. The remaining 280 transcripts will be extracted by the end of February 2026.
Why This Matters
We want to meet users where they are by making the collective wisdom of Lenny's tech titan guests available in your Claude, ChatGPT, or LLM of choice.
Instead of generic responses to prompts like "Look through these transcripts and give me frameworks about product-market fit" or "What does Brian Chesky have to say about prioritization?", this MCP server super-powers your LLM by augmenting its reasoning capabilities with the minds of the most successful leaders in tech.
Ask natural questions. Get specific, actionable advice from world-class PMs—with context, timestamps, and quotes.
Features
🔍 Core Tools (4)
- search_wisdom(query) - Keyword search across all episodes
- list_guests() - Browse all 20 available guests
- get_episode(episode_id) - Get full episode details
- search_by_topic(topic) - Filter by topic tags
🎯 Advanced Tools (5)
- get_advice_for_situation(situation) - Get curated advice for specific PM challenges
- get_actionable_insights(topic) - Filter for only immediately actionable tactics
- compare_perspectives(topic, guests) - Compare how different leaders approach the same topic
- get_quotes_by_guest(guest_name, topic) - Deep-dive into a specific leader's philosophy
- list_frameworks() - Browse all frameworks (DHM, LNO, JTBD, Pre-mortems, etc.)
📚 Episode Library (20 Episodes)
- Brian Chesky (Airbnb) - Founder mode, product obsession
- Claire Hughes Johnson (Stripe COO) - Scaling operations
- Matt Mochary (CEO Coach) - High output management
- Kim Scott - Radical Candor framework
- Gibson Biddle (Netflix VP Product) - DHM framework
- Shishir Mehrotra (Coda CEO) - Growth loops, Eigenquestions
- Shreyas Doshi (Stripe/Twitter) - Pre-mortems, LNO framework
- Casey Winters (Pinterest) - Kindle vs Fire strategies
- Dan Shipper (Every) - AI-first operations
- Ben Horowitz (a16z) - Running towards fear, managerial leverage
- Camille Fournier - Engineering management
- Ami Vora (Meta/WhatsApp) - Product leadership at scale
- Deb Liu (Ancestry CEO) - 30/60/90 onboarding
- April Dunford - Positioning frameworks
- Bob Moesta - Jobs to Be Done
- Annie Duke - Decision-making under uncertainty
- Bangaly Kaba (Instagram) - Growth loops
- Bret Taylor (ex-Salesforce Co-CEO) - Product-led growth
- Drew Houston (Dropbox) - Founder mode, scaling
- Dharmesh Shah (HubSpot) - Culture as product
Installation
Option 1: Claude Desktop or ChatGPT Desktop
1. Install the package:
pip install -e /path/to/lennys-wisdom-mcp
2. Configure Claude Desktop:
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):
{
"mcpServers": {
"lennys-wisdom": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/path/to/lennys-wisdom-mcp/lennys_wisdom/server.py"]
}
}
}
3. Restart Claude Desktop
Option 2: Claude Code or Cowork
Claude Code and Cowork automatically detect MCP servers installed via pip:
pip install -e /path/to/lennys-wisdom-mcp
# MCP server is now available in Claude Code/Cowork
Usage Examples
"I'm joining a new company as VP Product, what should I do?"
→ get_advice_for_situation() returns curated advice from multiple leaders
"Show me actionable insights about hirin