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Vscode MCP

by · github.com/block/vscode-mcp
Unclaimed Apache-2.0 last commit a year ago devtools
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40Fair

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About Vscode MCP

Vscode MCP is an MCP server published by block in the Developer Tools category.

The repository has 75 stars and 13 forks, with the last commit a year ago. Six months or more without a commit doesn't mean the server is broken, but check the open issues before depending on it in production.

Install

From source
git clone https://github.com/block/vscode-mcp

This server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.

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Security checks

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  • ✓README presentThe repository ships documentation.
  • ✓License declaredUsable under a stated license.
  • ✓Tests presentA test suite exists in the repository.
  • ✓Dependencies pinnedA lockfile pins dependency versions.
  • !No dynamic code executionSource scan found eval or shell execution. Review how tool inputs reach it before granting credentials.

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README

VSCode MCP

This monorepo contains the VSCode MCP Server and its companion VSCode Extension, which together enable AI agents and assistants, like Goose or Claude, to interact with VSCode through the Model Context Protocol.

Project Structure

vscode-mcp/
├── server/    # MCP server implementation
└── extension/ # VS Code extension

Quick Start

  1. Install the MCP Server
npx vscode-mcp-server install
  1. Install the MCP Extension

MCP Extension

Configuration

Goose Desktop Setup

Goose Settings

  • ID: code-mcp
  • Name: VS Code
  • Description: Allows interaction with VS Code through the Model Context Protocol
  • Command: npx vscode-mcp-server

Claude Desktop Setup

Add this to your Claude Desktop config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vscode-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["vscode-mcp-server"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Available Tools

The Code MCP server provides the following tools for AI agents to interact with VS Code:

create_diff

Creates and shows a diff for modifying existing files:

  • Shows changes preview before applying
  • Requires user approval
  • Only works with existing files

open_file

Opens files in the VS Code editor:

  • Used for viewing new or modified files

open_project

Opens a project folder in VS Code:

  • Sets up working directory for AI agent

check_extension_status

Checks if extension is installed and responding

get_extension_port

Gets the port number for VS Code MCP Extension

list_available_projects

Shows projects from port registry file

License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.

Copyright 2025 Block, Inc.

This product includes software developed at Block, Inc.

README fetched from the repository yesterday. The original is authoritative.

Questions

About Vscode MCP

How do I install Vscode MCP?

No package has been published for this server, so install it from source: clone the repository and follow its README.

Is Vscode MCP safe to use with an AI agent?

Its trust score is 40 out of 100 (fair). It passes 4 of the 5 static security checks run so far; the failures are listed above. It has no ConduID identity yet, so agent calls to it are not receipted.

Is Vscode MCP still maintained?

The last commit was a year ago and 2 open issues. That's long enough that you should check whether the maintainer is responding to issues before depending on it.