MCP Server Runner
A VS Code / Cursor extension for managing and running Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers locally.
Features
- Configure and save multiple MCP server configurations
- Start and stop MCP servers with a single click
- View server logs directly in the editor
- Auto-start servers when VS Code starts
Usage
Adding a Server
- Click the MCP Servers icon in the activity bar
- Click the "+" button or use the command "MCP: Add Server Configuration"
- Enter the server details:
- Name: A friendly name for your server
- Command: The full command to start the server (e.g.,
python -m mcp_server --host 127.0.0.1 --port 8000)
- Port: The port number the server will listen on
- Auto-start: Whether to start the server automatically when VS Code starts
Starting a Server
- Click on a server in the MCP Servers view to start it
- Or right-click and select "Start Server"
- Or use the command "MCP: Start Server"
Stopping a Server
- Click on a running server in the MCP Servers view to stop it
- Or right-click and select "Stop Server"
- Or use the command "MCP: Stop Server"
Viewing Logs
- Right-click on a server and select "View Logs"
- Or use the command "MCP: View Server Logs"
Editing a Server
- Right-click on a server and select "Edit Server"
- Or use the command "MCP: Edit Server Configuration"
Deleting a Server
- Right-click on a server and select "Delete Server"
- Or use the command "MCP: Delete Server Configuration"
Requirements
Extension Settings
This extension contributes the following settings:
mcpServerRunner.servers: List of MCP server configurations
Development
Building the Extension
npm install
npm run compile
Packaging the Extension
npm run package
License
MIT
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