How do I connect VS MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `claude mcp add --transport http visualstudio http://localhost:5050` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.

Is VS MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can VS MCP Server do?

VS MCP Server documents 40 tools to the agent, including build_cancel, build_project, build_solution. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

VS MCPServer

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VS MCP Server exposes Visual Studio features through the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling AI assistants like Claude to interact with your IDE programmatically. Open files, read code, build projects, and more - all through natural conversation!

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$claude mcp add --transport http visualstudio http://localhost:5050

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Project instructions

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40 of 40 tools

Documented tools (40)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

build_cancel

Cancel a running build

build_project

Build a specific project

build_solution

Build the entire solution

build_status

Get current build status

clean_solution

Clean the solution

debugger_add_breakpoint

Add a breakpoint at a file and line

debugger_break

Pause execution (Ctrl+Alt+Break)

debugger_continue

Continue execution (F5)

debugger_evaluate

Evaluate an expression in the current debug context

debugger_get_callstack

Get the call stack

debugger_get_locals

Get local variables in current frame

debugger_launch

Start debugging (F5), optionally for a specific project

debugger_launch_without_debugging

Start without debugger (Ctrl+F5), optionally for a specific project

debugger_list_breakpoints

List all breakpoints

debugger_remove_breakpoint

Remove a breakpoint

document_active

Get the active document

document_cleanup

Run code cleanup on a document

document_close

Close a document

document_list

List all open documents

document_open

Open a file in the editor

document_read

Read document contents

document_save

Saves an open document

document_write

Write to a document

editor_find

Search within documents

editor_goto_line

Navigate to a specific line

editor_insert

Insert text at cursor position

editor_replace

Find and replace text

find_references

Find all references to a symbol

goto_definition

Navigate to the definition of a symbol

project_info

Get detailed project information

project_list

List all projects in the solution

selection_get

Get the current text selection

selection_set

Set the selection range

solution_close

Close the current solution

solution_info

Get information about the current solution

solution_open

Open a solution file

startup_project_get

Get the current startup project

startup_project_set

Set the startup project for debugging

symbol_document

Get all symbols defined in a document

symbol_workspace

Search for symbols across the solution

Tool change history

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FAQ

Questions about VS MCP Server

How do I connect VS MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `claude mcp add --transport http visualstudio http://localhost:5050` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.
Is VS MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can VS MCP Server do?: VS MCP Server documents 40 tools to the agent, including build_cancel, build_project, build_solution. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.