Vscode Context MCP

The VSCode context MCP server provides VSCode environment access and file operation functions for AI assistants, enabling intelligent interaction between the development environment and AI.

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update time : 2025-04-28

What is VSCode Context MCP?

VSCode Context MCP is an intelligent development assistant tool that allows AI assistants (such as Claude) to directly access your VSCode working environment, view current code files and project structures, and perform secure file operations.

How to use VSCode Context MCP?

After installing the VSCode extension, the AI assistant can obtain your code context information to help you complete programming tasks more efficiently. You can let the AI view files, modify code, or run commands through simple dialogue commands.

Applicable scenarios

It is particularly suitable for development scenarios that require AI assistance in code review, error debugging, auto - completion, or project navigation.

Main features

VSCode context accessAI can obtain the current project path, the content of open files, editor tabs, error and warning information, and terminal output

File system operationsSupports secure file read and write, directory creation, file search, and renaming operations

Command executionRun shell commands in a controlled environment and capture the output

Advantages and limitations

Advantages

Enable AI assistants to better understand your code context and provide more accurate help

No need to manually copy code snippets, as AI can directly access relevant files

Improve development efficiency and reduce context switching

Limitations

Need to be cautious when authorizing file modification permissions

Currently only supports a single VSCode project

Some advanced features are still under development

How to use

Install the VSCode extension

Download the VSIX installation package from GitHub and install it through VSCode

Configure the MCP server

Add the MCP server path in the Claude Desktop configuration

Test the connection

Enter a simple command in Claude to verify if the connection is successful

Usage examples

Code reviewLet the AI assistant review the currently open code file

Automatically fix errorsAutomatically fix code according to VSCode's error prompts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tool safe?

Which AI assistants are supported?

Related resources

VSCode extension GitHub repository

Contains the extension source code and the latest version download

Installation guide video

Step - by - step installation demonstration video

🚀 VSCode Context MCP Service

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides the VSCode environment context and file system operations for AI assistants.

🚀 Quick Start

The VSCode Context MCP builds a bridge between AI assistants and the VSCode environment. It enables AI models to:

Access the current VSCode context (active files, tabs, terminal output).
Perform controlled file system operations.
Execute shell commands in a controlled environment.

This allows AI assistants to offer more relevant and context-aware assistance for software development tasks.

✨ Features

VSCode Context Access

Get the current project path.
Retrieve the content and metadata of the active file.
List the open editor tabs.
Access diagnostic issues (warnings/errors).
Get the terminal output.
Access the files attached to the workspace.

File System Operations

Read/write files.
Modify files line by line.
Create directories.
List directory contents.
Generate a directory tree.
Search for files.
Get file metadata.
Move/rename files.

Command Execution

Execute shell commands and capture the output.
Control the execution environment.

📚 Documentation

⚠️ Important Note

⚠️ Important Note

Be careful about what you let this server run! In the Claude Desktop app, use Approve Once (instead of Allow for This Chat) so that you can review each command, and use Deny if you don't trust the command. Permissions are determined by the user running the server.

This tool has not implemented comprehensive security measures, so please use it with caution.

Integration with AI Assistants

This MCP server is designed to work with AI assistants compatible with the Model Context Protocol. Here are the integration steps:

Install the VSCode Extension:
- Open VSCode.
- Go to the Extensions view (press Ctrl+Shift+X or select “View” > “Extensions” from the menu).
- Search for and install the “VSCode Context MCP” extension.
Run the MCP Server:
- After installation, open the terminal (press Ctrl+Alt+T).
- Enter the command: npm start mcp-server.
- Press Enter to start the service.
Configure the AI Assistant:
- In your AI assistant settings, specify the address and port of the MCP server.
- Ensure that the API key or authentication token is correctly configured to access the service.

Tool Reference

Here are the available commands and their descriptions:

get_vscode_context: Get the current VSCode context information.
list_directory: List the files and sub - directories in the specified directory.
create_directory: Create a new directory structure.
search_files: Search for files that match a specific pattern.
edit_file: Modify files line by line.
write_file: Create or overwrite file contents.
move_file: Move or rename files and directories.
directory_tree: Get the recursive structure information of a directory.