Bifrost Vscode Dev Tools MCP Server
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Bifrost Vscode Dev Tools MCP Server

Bifrost is a VSCode extension that provides MCP server functionality, exposing VSCode's development tools and language features for use by AI tools, supporting advanced functions such as code navigation, analysis, and manipulation.
2.5 points
7.6K

What is the Bifrost MCP Server?

Bifrost is a VS Code extension that exposes VSCode's powerful development tools and language features to AI tools through the MCP protocol. It enables AI programming assistants to use advanced code navigation, analysis, and manipulation features.

How to use Bifrost?

After installing the extension, it will automatically start the MCP server. AI assistants can connect to the server endpoint via HTTP/SSE to access VSCode's language features.

Applicable Scenarios

Suitable for development scenarios where AI assistants need to deeply understand the code structure, perform precise code navigation, and intelligent refactoring, especially for the maintenance and development of large codebases.

Main Features

Language Server Integration
Supports semantic analysis functions for all languages supported by VSCode
Code Navigation
Find code location information such as references, definitions, and implementations
Symbol Search
Search for symbols across the entire workspace
Smart Selection
Semantic-based code block selection
Code Actions
Get refactoring suggestions and quick fixes
Advantages
Provides complete language intelligence features of VSCode
Supports multiple programming languages
Seamlessly integrates with AI assistants
Supports working on multiple projects simultaneously
Limitations
Requires installation of corresponding language extensions
Port conflicts may require manual configuration
May require more memory for large projects

How to Use

Install the Extension
Install the Bifrost MCP extension from the VSCode Marketplace
Configure the AI Assistant
Add the MCP server endpoint to the AI assistant configuration
Start the Server
Start the MCP server using the command palette

Usage Examples

Find Method References
Let the AI assistant find all call locations of a specific method
Intelligent Refactoring
Refactor code based on semantic analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do some language features not work?
How to change the server port?
Which AI assistants are supported?

Related Resources

GitHub Repository
Project source code and documentation
VSCode Marketplace
Extension download page
Example Cursor Rules
Configuration example for the Cursor AI assistant

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Bifrost": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "-y",
        "supergateway",
        "--sse",
        "http://localhost:8008/sse"
      ],
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": [],
      "timeout": 600
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Bifrost": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "supergateway",
        "--sse",
        "http://localhost:8008/sse"
      ],
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": [],
      "timeout": 600
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Bifrost": {
      "url": "http://localhost:8008/sse"
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "BackendAPI": {
      "url": "http://localhost:5643/backend-api/sse"
    },
    "FrontendApp": {
      "url": "http://localhost:5644/frontend-app/sse"
    }
  }
}
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