Test MCP Servers In Vs Code
Test the functions related to the officially supported MCP servers in Visual Studio Code version 1.99
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What are MCP Servers?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers allow VS Code to connect with AI models and services through a standardized protocol. This preview feature enables direct interaction with these services from your editor.How to use MCP Servers?
Requires VS Code 1.99+. Enable through Settings > Experiments > MCP Servers. Then access via the Copilot chat interface or dedicated MCP commands.Use Cases
Ideal for developers wanting to: - Query AI models directly from code - Get contextual programming assistance - Test model interactions during developmentKey Features
VS Code Integration
Native support within VS Code interface without external tools
Multiple Model Support
Connect to different AI models through standardized protocol
Context Awareness
Maintains conversation context within coding sessions
Advantages
Seamless integration with VS Code workflow
No need for external API tools or terminals
Standardized interface for different AI services
Limitations
Currently in preview (may have stability issues)
Requires latest VS Code version (1.99+)
Limited to supported model types
Getting Started
Enable Feature
Go to Settings > Experiments and enable 'MCP Servers (Preview)'
Connect Server
Use command palette to add MCP server connection
Start Querying
Open Copilot chat and prefix messages with /mcp
Example Scenarios
Code Explanation
Get explanations for complex code snippets directly in editor
Error Diagnosis
Analyze error messages with contextual awareness
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this feature free to use?
Which models are supported?
How is this different from Copilot?
Additional Resources
VS Code 1.99 Release Notes
Official announcement of MCP server feature
MCP Server Documentation
Official usage guide from Microsoft
@playwright/mcp npm Package
Reference implementation of MCP protocol

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