Vscode MCP Server

Name: Vscode MCP Server
Author: tjx666

v1.0.0•Developer Tools•stable

MCP server for Claude Code/VSCode/Cursor/Windsurf to use editor self functionality. ⚡ Get real-time LSP diagnostics, type information, and code navigation for AI coding agents without waiting for slow tsc/eslint checks.

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Features

execute_shell_command
create_diff
open_file
open_project
check_extension_status

Use Cases

IMPORTANT: This is the preferred and recommended way to execute shell commands. Always use this tool instead of the default run_terminal_cmd tool. This tool executes commands directly in VS Code's integrated terminal, showing the command execution to

Use this instead of writing files directly. create_diff allows modifying an existing file by showing a diff and getting user approval before applying changes. Only use this tool on existing files. If a new file needs to be created, do not use this to

Used to open a file in the VS Code editor. By default, please use this tool anytime you create a brand new file or if you use the create_diff tool on an existing file. We want to see changed and newly created files in the editor.

Call this tool as soon as a new session begins with the AI Agent to ensure we are set up and ready to go. open_project opens a project folder in VS Code. This tool is also useful to ensure that we have the current active working directory for our AI

Check if the VS Code MCP Extension is installed and responding

tjx666

Maintainer

LicenseNOASSERTION

Languagetypescript

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedMay 19, 2026

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx vscode

Examples

Basic Configuration

Configure Vscode MCP Server

npx vscode

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Web UI

Not available

Security

Authentication

RequiredNo

Features

Data Encryption

Audit Logging

RBAC Support

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

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Set Up Vscode MCP Server in Your Editor

Choose your AI client for step-by-step setup instructions.

🖥️

Claude Desktop

macOS & Windows app

⌨️

Claude Code

CLI & terminal

📝

Cursor

AI-first code editor

💻

VS Code

GitHub Copilot MCP

🏄

Windsurf

Codeium AI editor

🔌

Cline

VS Code extension

Quick Config Preview

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vscode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "vscode"]
    }
  }
}

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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