pigment — Claude Code plugin: build Pigment models from chat
Wires Claude into the Pigment MCP server so you can explore applications, pull metric data and build models from the chat.
/plugin install pigment@claude-plugins-official
/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-officialWhat pigment does
The plugin pairs the Pigment MCP server with skills that explain how the platform works — its formula language, modeling patterns, board conventions. Those skill files load on their own, so the assistant follows the vendor's own rules instead of guessing at syntax.
The server runs in two modes. Public mode is read-only: locate applications, blocks and boards, trace how a metric is structured and what it depends on, fetch metric and list data. Advanced mode adds write access — spin up applications, build blocks (dimensions, metrics, tables), author formulas, lay out views and boards, enter data. It is off by default and each user turns it on in their account settings.
Turn on MCP in your Pigment workspace first, under Settings > Integrations > MCP. Then set the server URL: paste it into the chat and ask the agent to update the config, or edit .mcp.json yourself. Connections use OAuth with your own credentials, so your Pigment permissions carry over. One thing to know — the advanced search tool surfaces block metadata such as names, data types and dimensions, and access rights do not apply to metadata. Keep sensitive details out of block metadata.
What it helps with
- locate a specific application, block or board
- trace metric structure and dependencies
- pull metric or list data for a sanity check
- stand up a new application with dimensions, metrics and tables
- write a Pigment formula and validate it
Example prompts for the agent
- Find the revenue planning application in Pigment and list the metrics it contains
- Create a metric in the
Forecastapplication with a formula for monthly margin - Validate the formula in the
Revenuemetric and show me what's wrong
How to install pigment
Plugin marketplace
/plugin install pigment@claude-plugins-official/plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-officialStep by step, with commands for each platform: Claude Code plugins: marketplaces, installing, and building your own
Questions about pigment
How do I install pigment in Claude Code?
Run /plugin marketplace add anthropics/claude-plugins-official, then /plugin install pigment@claude-plugins-official. After that, set the MCP server URL in the configuration.
What does pigment do?
It connects Claude to the Pigment MCP server and loads skills covering the formula language and modeling patterns. Public mode reads your data; advanced mode creates and edits applications, blocks, views and boards.
What has to be enabled before installing?
MCP in your Pigment workspace, under Settings > Integrations > MCP. The server URL you need for the configuration lives in the same place.
Who can see what through advanced mode?
OAuth means you connect as yourself, so you stay within your existing Pigment permissions. The search tool exposes metadata for every block, and access rights do not cover metadata — avoid putting sensitive information there.
