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JetBrains MCP Proxy Server

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A model context protocol server to work with JetBrains IDEs: IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc. Also, works with Android Studio

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Overview

Mcp Jetbrains is a proxy server that allows clients to communicate with JetBrains IDEs seamlessly, enhancing the interaction between AI tools and IDE applications.

To use Mcp Jetbrains, install the MCP Server plugin from the JetBrains plugins marketplace and configure it within the Claude Desktop application by modifying the 'claude_desktop_config.json' file to include the server commands and arguments.

  • Proxies requests from client applications to JetBrains IDE. - Compatible with Claude Desktop for enhanced AI interactions. - Allows configuration for multiple IDE instances.
  1. Enabling AI chatbots to assist developers directly within JetBrains IDEs.
  2. Streamlining workflows by integrating AI tools with IDE functionalities.
  3. Enhancing coding assistance features through real-time feedback.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect JetBrains MCP Proxy Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-jetbrains-jetbrains"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

How do I install the MCP Server plugin?

You can install the MCP Server plugin from the JetBrains plugins repository [here](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/26071-mcp-server).

What configuration is needed for Claude Desktop?

You need to add specific JSON configuration in 'claude_desktop_config.json' to setup the MCP server with command and environment variables.

Is Mcp Jetbrains compatible with all JetBrains IDEs?

Yes! Mcp Jetbrains can be used with multiple JetBrains IDEs as long as they are properly configured.

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