# vscode-mcp-server

> Use this tool when you need to automate and control VS Code workflows, enabling AI assistants to manage files, extensions, and workspaces. It solves problems related to repetitive tasks, workflow automation, and integration with AI systems. The vscode-mcp-server takes in AI commands as input and outputs automated VS Code actions, ideal for use cases requiring seamless interaction between AI agents and VS Code.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/chaworld-vscode-mcp-server  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/chaworld-vscode-mcp-server

## Description

A portable MCP server enabling AI assistants to operate VS Code, including file management, extension control, and workspace automation.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.60
- **Verification tier:** scanned
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/icoszxgw82)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/chaworld/vscode-mcp-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "chaworld-vscode-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/chaworld-vscode-mcp-server` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/chaworld-vscode-mcp-server/pull`

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