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VS Code MCP Server

Developers use it to let an AI coding assistant work directly inside their open VS Code workspace.

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claude mcp add vscode-mcp-server -- npx mcp-remote@next http://localhost:3000/mcp
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What it does

A Visual Studio Code extension that exposes your workspace to MCP clients such as Claude. It lets the client read the directory structure, see linter and language server problems, read code files and make edits, using the built-in capabilities of VS Code.

Use cases

  1. 01Read the project structure from an AI assistant
  2. 02List linter errors and fix them with edits
  3. 03Search symbols and read an outline of a file

Questions about
VS Code MCP Server.

What is VS Code MCP Server used for?

Developers use it to let an AI coding assistant work directly inside their open VS Code workspace. A Visual Studio Code extension that exposes your workspace to MCP clients such as Claude. It lets the client read the directory structure, see linter and language server problems, read code files and make edits, using the built-in capabilities of VS Code.

How do I install VS Code MCP Server?

Run this in your terminal: claude mcp add vscode-mcp-server -- npx mcp-remote@next http://localhost:3000/mcp

Is VS Code MCP Server open source?

Yes. The code is on GitHub (juehang/vscode-mcp-server) under the MIT licence.

Is VS Code MCP Server safe to use?

It passed our automatic scan for credential theft, hidden instructions and risky install commands. Third party open source software. Sabemos AI does not maintain it. Check the code and permissions before you connect it to company data.