GG MCP for VS Code

Overview

• VS Code extension with a local MCP server for the active workspace.
• MCP clients can read files, edit code, run terminal commands, inspect Git, and use editor actions.
• Binds locally and shows server status in the status bar.

Common Uses

• Connect Claude Desktop or another MCP client to a VS Code workspace.
• Route file, terminal, Git, and debug actions through the editor boundary.
• Pair with MCPxHub when a client needs bridge support.

Requirements

• VS Code-compatible editor with extension API >= 1.93.0.
• Workspace Trust enabled.
• An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or a compatible bridge such as MCPxHub.

Install

1. 1

   Install GG MCP for VSCode from the VS Code marketplace or Open VSX.

2. 2

   Or use the extension URI: vscode:extension/bugstan.gg-mcp-for-vscode.

Configure

1. 1

   The local MCP server starts automatically when VS Code launches.

2. 2

   Default port range is 9960-9990.

3. 3

   Search for ggMCP in VS Code settings to adjust port range, terminal timeout, file reload behavior, logging, and output limits.

Tools / Commands

• MCP: Show Server Status
• MCP: Restart Server

Resources / Settings

• Editor tools: open-file text, selected text replacement, open file in editor.
• File tools: read, write, create, and targeted text replacement.
• Code analysis tools: symbols, references, and refactoring helpers.
• Debug tools: breakpoints and launch configurations.
• Terminal tools: command execution, background tasks, terminal info.
• Git tools: status, commit, branch switch, pull, push, diffs.
• Project tools: modules and dependencies.
• Action tools: list and execute available IDE actions.