SERVER

MCP VS Code

Rank #15,389

io.github.mario-andreschak/mcp-vscode

A self-hosted VS Code workbench embedded as an interactive MCP App.

5 versions

1 GitHub stars

by flujo-app (6 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Aug 4, 2026

Last publish date

Aug 10, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with MCP VS Code

MCP VS Code is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by flujo-app. It ranks #15,389 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 1 GitHub stars. MCP VS Code is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 5 tracked versions. It was first listed on Aug 4, 2026 and most recently updated on Aug 10, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What MCP VS Code can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using MCP VS Code

DeclaredAPI keyCredentials declared

The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE · required
MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE · optional
MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER · optional
MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect MCP VS Code and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add mcp-vscode -e "MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE=<your MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE>" -e "MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE=<your MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE>" -e "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER=<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER>" -e "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX=<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX>" -- npx -y @mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode --stdio

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.mcp-vscode]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode", "--stdio"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-vscode.env]
MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE = "<your MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE>"
MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE = "<your MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE>"
MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER = "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER>"
MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX = "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-vscode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode",
        "--stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-vscode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode",
        "--stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-vscode": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode",
        "--stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-vscode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode",
        "--stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-vscode": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mario.andreschak/mcp-vscode",
        "--stdio"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_WORKSPACE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE": "<your MCP_VSCODE_RENDER_MODE>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_BROWSER>",
        "MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX": "<your MCP_VSCODE_STREAM_NO_SANDBOX>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by flujo-app

View all flujo-app servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for MCP VS Codeyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Aug 4, 2026
Latest version published: Aug 10, 2026
Version history: 5 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 16, 2026

Registry sightings

Glama ↗listed since Aug 5, 2026 · still listed
Official MCP ↗listed since Aug 7, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (5)

Version	Published
0.2.2	Aug 10, 2026
0.2.1	Aug 8, 2026
0.2.0	Aug 8, 2026
0.1.8	Aug 7, 2026
0.1.7	Aug 6, 2026

STANDING

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Ranks ahead of 129,007 of 144,396 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains MCP VS Code?: MCP VS Code is maintained by flujo-app, which publishes 6 MCP servers (21 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is MCP VS Code listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — MCP VS Code is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does MCP VS Code have?: MCP Toplist tracks 5 versions of MCP VS Code, most recently published on Aug 10, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for MCP VS Code?: The source code for MCP VS Code is hosted at github.com/flujo-app/mcp-vscode-mcpapp.

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