Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server for VS Code

What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs). Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications - it provides a standardized way to connect AI models with various data sources, tools, and systems.

About This Project

This VS Code extension implements an MCP server that enables seamless integration between your development environment and AI assistants. It handles the protocol details and provides a robust framework for implementing various capabilities.

What Does an MCP Server Do?

An MCP server:

• Establishes a standardized lifecycle for client-server connections
• Ensures proper capability negotiation and state management
• Provides structured access to external data sources and tools
• Handles authentication and security protocols
• Manages context distribution between LLMs and applications

Key Features

1. Standardized Communication

   • Implements the MCP specification for client-server interaction
   • Handles protocol-level details automatically
   • Provides consistent interfaces for capability implementation

2. Context Management

   • Efficient handling of context distribution
   • Smart context caching and updating
   • Structured data formatting for LLM consumption

3. Security

   • Built-in authentication mechanisms
   • Secure handling of sensitive information
   • Permission-based access control

4. Integration Capabilities

   • Connect with various data sources
   • Interface with development tools
   • Extensible plugin architecture

Implementation Details

This MCP server is built using the @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, which provides:

• TypeScript/JavaScript implementation
• Protocol handling utilities
• Capability management system
• Connection lifecycle management

Getting Started

1. Install the extension from VS Code marketplace
2. Configure your authentication tokens and API keys
3. Start using the MCP server with your preferred AI assistant

Configuration

The server can be configured through VS Code settings:

{
    "mcp.server": {
        "port": 3000,
        "host": "localhost",
        "capabilities": [...]
    }
}

Use Cases

• AI-assisted code development
• Context-aware code completion
• Documentation generation
• Code analysis and review
• Intelligent debugging assistance

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our contributing guidelines for more information.

License

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

Resources

• Official MCP Documentation
• MCP Server Development Guide
• TypeScript SDK Documentation