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VSCode as MCP Server is a VSCode extension that transforms the editor into an MCP server, providing advanced coding assistance. It supports code edits, terminal operations, and tool previews within VSCode, and is intended as a cost-effective solution to expensive coding tools.
VSCode as MCP Server
A VSCode extension that allows VSCode to function as an MCP server, providing advanced coding assistance from MCP clients such as Claude Desktop.
Key Features
- Code Editing Support: Review code changes with diffs, accept or reject changes, and provide feedback. Real-time diagnostic messages are sent to the LLM for corrections.
- Terminal Operations: Execute commands in VSCode's terminal with support for background and foreground execution.
- Preview Tools: View URLs directly in VSCode's built-in browser.
- Multi-instance Switching: Switch between multiple VSCode windows.
- Relay Functionality: Expose built-in MCP servers externally, allowing access to tools like GitHub Copilot.
Available Built-in Tools
- Execute commands, retrieve diagnostics, manage debug sessions, and more with various tools integrated into VSCode.
Installation & Setup
- Install via the VSCode Marketplace.
- Configure your MCP client, using
mcp-installeror adding configurations for other clients like Claude Desktop. - Monitor the MCP server status via VSCode's status bar.
Motivation
This extension was created as a cost-effective, self-hosted solution integrated into VSCode, addressing the high costs of metered coding tools.
Future Roadmap
- Plans for additional exposure of MCP servers, WebView-based UI enhancements, integration with file history, and more.