What is Vscode Mcp Installer Docs

vscode-mcp-installer-docs is a TypeScript-based MCP server that provides tools for installing other MCP servers within Visual Studio Code (VS Code).

Use cases

Use cases include automating the installation of MCP servers in VS Code, generating commands and URIs for easier integration, and providing a structured configuration schema for developers.

How to use

To use vscode-mcp-installer-docs, install the necessary dependencies using ‘npm install’, build the server with ‘npm run build’, and configure it in Claude Desktop by adding the server configuration to the appropriate JSON file.

Key features

Key features include tools for generating VS Code CLI commands for MCP server installation, generating VS Code URIs for protocol handler installation, and defining configuration schemas for MCP servers.

Where to use

vscode-mcp-installer-docs can be used in software development environments where Visual Studio Code is utilized, particularly for projects involving multiple MCP servers.

VS Code MCP Installer Docs

A TypeScript-based MCP server that provides tools for installing MCP servers in VS Code.

This MCP server implements tools to help install other MCP servers in VS Code. It demonstrates core MCP concepts by providing:

• Tools for generating VS Code CLI commands for MCP server installation
• Tools for generating VS Code URIs for protocol handler installation
• Configuration schemas for MCP servers

Quick Start

Run this tool directly with npx:

npx github:digitarald/vscode-mcp-installer-docs

The tool will either connect to an existing MCP client or provide installation instructions.

Features

Tools

• mcp-server-to-vscode-cli-command - Generate VS Code CLI command

  • Takes MCP server configuration as input
  • Returns a CLI command to install the MCP server in VS Code

• mcp-server-to-vscode-uri - Generate VS Code URI for protocol handler

  • Takes MCP server configuration as input
  • Returns a URI that can be used to install the MCP server via VS Code protocol handler
  • Includes guidance for adding installation badges

Configuration Schema

The server defines a configuration schema for MCP servers with:

• name: Name of the MCP server
• command: Command to run the MCP server
• args (optional): Arguments to pass to the command
• env (optional): Environment variables to set for the MCP server

Development

Install dependencies:

npm install

Build the server:

npm run build

For development with auto-rebuild:

npm run watch

Installation

To use with Claude Desktop, add the server config:

On MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
On Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vscode-installer": {
      "command": "/path/to/vscode-installer/build/index.js"
    }
  }
}

Debugging

Since MCP servers communicate over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector, which is available as a package script:

npm run inspector

The Inspector will provide a URL to access debugging tools in your browser.

Usage Examples

Generate VS Code CLI Command

Use the mcp-server-to-vscode-cli-command tool with the above configuration to generate a CLI command for installing the MCP server in VS Code.

Generate VS Code URI

Use the mcp-server-to-vscode-uri tool with your server configuration to generate a VS Code URI that can be used with protocol handlers for one-click installation.

Example markdown with installation badges: