vscode-mcp-server

A Visual Studio Code extension that acts as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, exposing VS Code's editing and filesystem features to AI models and other MCP clients.

Source: GitHub Repository

Features

• MCP-Compliant Server: Implements a server following the MCP protocol, enabling AI assistants (like Claude) and other tools to interact with your VS Code workspace.
• File Tools:
  • list_files_code: List files and directories in the workspace.
  • read_file_code: Read the contents of files.
• Edit Tools:
  • create_file_code: Create new files via VS Code's WorkspaceEdit API.
  • replace_lines_code: Replace specific lines in a file.
• Diagnostics Tools:
  • get_diagnostics_code: Check for warnings and errors in the workspace.
• Symbol Tools:
  • search_symbols_code: Search for symbols across the workspace.
  • get_symbol_definition_code: Get definition information for a symbol in a file.
• Shell Tools:
  • execute_shell_command_code: Execute shell commands in the VS Code integrated terminal with shell integration.
• Security Note: Can execute shell commands; use with caution and ensure the MCP client is trusted. No authentication is implemented yet.
• Local-Only Operation: Only works on local workspaces to avoid exposing your VS Code instance to the network.
• Extension Settings: Provides settings for enabling/disabling and configuring the server.
• Integration: Can be configured to work with Claude Desktop and other MCP clients.

Caveats / Limitations

• Only one workspace is supported at a time.
• Authentication is not yet implemented; the MCP authentication spec is still evolving.

License

MIT

Pricing

No pricing information found; the extension is open source and available under the MIT License.