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Template Recategorization: MCP as Hermeneutic Bridge

Validated experiment: Claude Code with Airtable MCP successfully recategorized 8 templates incorrectly placed in "Public Services" (intended for government entities). Demonstrates tool complementarity, hermeneutic spiral in data curation, and establishes a reusable pattern for .agency service delivery.

December 5, 2025 10 min read intermediate

Research artifact

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      █░  ╭─────╮    ╭─────╮    ╭─────╮  ░█
     █░  │SLACK │ ══▶│CLAUDE│ ══▶│  DB │  ░█
    █░   │ 💬  │    │ 🤖  │    │ 📊 │   ░█
   █░    ╰─────╯    ╰─────╯    ╰─────╯    ░█
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 █░      intent   interprets   updates      ░█
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       8 templates corrected via MCP

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