Install VS Code in Claude Code
claude mcp add vs-code -e MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE=... -- npx -y @mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode{
"mcpServers": {
"vs-code": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode"
],
"env": {
"MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE": "..."
}
}
}
}Replace each ... with your own value.
Frequently asked questions
What does the VS Code MCP server do?
A self-hosted VS Code workbench embedded as an interactive MCP App.
Is the VS Code MCP server free?
Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.
Does VS Code run locally or remotely?
Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.
How do I add VS Code to Claude Code?
Run: claude mcp add vs-code -e MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE=... -- npx -y @mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode
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