Releasing MCP for J Catalogue - for Joomla

Written by: Shahbaz Latif Created: 17 June 2026

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Last week on Watch Me Work I publicly released cs-mcp-for-j — the Joomla 5/6 extension that turns your Joomla site into its own MCP server so Claude (Desktop, Code, claude.ai) can manage it directly. Today I'm releasing the next piece: the **add-on catalog**. A marketplace-style "Browse MCP Add-Ons" screen right inside Joomla's admin — you click Install on the add-on you want, and Claude can now drive that extension too. Today's launch lineup:
✅ 4SEO — 19 tools wrapping Weeblr's 4SEO tables (per-page meta overrides, business profile, config)
✅ RSTicketsPro — 20 tools wrapping the RST AdminModel (tickets, replies, departments, staff, notes)
✅ Akeeba Backup — Claude can list, start, and check backups Here's what I'll cover live:
✅ Quick recap — what cs-mcp-for-j is + last week's public release
✅ Tour of the new in-admin Browse MCP Add-Ons screen
✅ One-click install an add-on live — pick one, click Install, watch Claude pick up the new tools
✅ Live demo with each of the four add-ons — ask Claude to do something real with 4SEO / RST / DPCalendar / Akeeba and watch it happen
✅ Under the hood — the catalog architecture, how add-ons are detached into separate zips, the cache + fallback chain
✅ Free vs. Pro — what's free today, what's paid later, and how Cybersalt MMP customers fit in
✅ What's next — the open lineup of Joomla extensions getting MCP add-ons, and how you can request the one you want If you run a Joomla site with 4SEO, RSTicketsPro, DPCalendar, or Akeeba — this stream is for you. 🔗 Links mentioned in the video:

cs-mcp-for-j on GitHub: https://github.com/cybersalt/cs-mcp-f...
Latest release: https://github.com/cybersalt/cs-mcp-f...
Anthropic Claude: https://claude.com
Claude Code: https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code
Model Context Protocol spec: https://modelcontextprotocol.io
Cybersalt Consulting: https://www.cybersalt.com

00:00:00 - Intro, Sponsors & MCP4J Version 2 Overview
00:09:51 - VS Code Setup & Installation Fixes
00:17:45 - Building the MCP4J Add-on System
00:25:01 - Developing the SiteGround Cache Plugin
00:37:37 - AI-Powered Joomla Development with Claude
00:50:52 - Membership Features & Joomla 6 Debugging
01:13:08 - Understanding MCP Server Functions
01:25:15 - Joomla Updates & Cache Troubleshooting
01:43:00 - MCP4J Pro Features & Claude Demo
01:56:45 - Setting Up the Claude Desktop Connector
02:10:48 - Fixing Joomla Extension Conflicts
02:20:55 - Final Testing, Q&A & Wrap-Up

SUMMARY

Introducing MCP4J Version 2 and the Add-on Catalog

Tim provides an update on MCP4J development, introducing the new add-on catalog, upcoming Version 2 features, and the role of Pro memberships in expanding functionality.
Preparing for the Version 2 Release
The stream covers recent development progress, enabling MCP add-ons, correcting extension directory issues, and performing security reviews before the next major release.
Debugging Development and Installation Issues
Tim troubleshoots Visual Studio Code errors, installation problems, and Joomla compatibility issues while refining the extension for a smoother user experience.
Managing Releases and Version Control
Development workflows are demonstrated using Cybersoft Release Manager, including package version management, release preparation, and discussions about version numbering versus date-based file naming.
Training Claude AI to Manage Joomla
Claude AI is configured to perform Joomla administration tasks, including updating templates and interacting with MCP4J through natural language commands.
Enhancing Authentication and Membership Features
The session introduces improvements such as membership authentication, request throttling, and a reauthentication feature to better support MCP4J Pro users.
Troubleshooting Joomla 6 and MCP Connectivity
Tim investigates Joomla 6 compatibility issues, fixes MCP endpoint communication problems caused by incorrect HTTP methods, and examines extension update caching behavior.
Resolving Compatibility and Cache Issues
Additional debugging focuses on CDN and Cloudflare cache layers, module-related Joomla 6 errors, and conflicts with third-party extensions such as Advanced Module Manager.
Demonstrating AI-Powered Joomla Automation
A live demonstration shows Claude AI remotely triggering an Akeeba Backup through MCP4J, followed by configuring a custom connector in Claude Desktop for seamless AI integration.
Final Testing and Release Readiness
The livestream concludes with live beta testing, implementation of dynamic form fixes, selection of extension branding, and final preparations for the public release of MCP4J Version 2.