vscode-mcp
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The VSCode MCP Server and its companion VSCode Extension enable AI agents to interact with VSCode through the Model Context Protocol.
VSCode MCP
This monorepo contains the VSCode MCP Server and its companion VSCode Extension, which together enable AI agents and assistants, like Goose or Claude, to interact with VSCode through the Model Context Protocol.
Project Structure
vscode-mcp/
āāā server/ # MCP server implementation
āāā extension/ # VS Code extension
Quick Start
- Install the MCP Server
npx vscode-mcp-server install
- Install the MCP Extension
Configuration
Goose Desktop Setup
- ID:
code-mcp - Name:
VS Code - Description:
Allows interaction with VS Code through the Model Context Protocol - Command:
npx vscode-mcp-server
Claude Desktop Setup
Add this to your Claude Desktop config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"vscode-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["vscode-mcp-server"],
"env": {}
}
}
}
Available Tools
The Code MCP server provides the following tools for AI agents to interact with VS Code:
create_diff
Creates and shows a diff for modifying existing files:
- Shows changes preview before applying
- Requires user approval
- Only works with existing files
open_file
Opens files in the VS Code editor:
- Used for viewing new or modified files
open_project
Opens a project folder in VS Code:
- Sets up working directory for AI agent
check_extension_status
Checks if extension is installed and responding
get_extension_port
Gets the port number for VS Code MCP Extension
list_available_projects
Shows projects from port registry file
License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the file for details.
Copyright 2025 Block, Inc.
This product includes software developed at Block, Inc.
