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MCP Server: VS Code Extensions Installer

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MCP tool for automatically installing VS Code extensions in Cursor

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Overview

MCP Server is a tool designed to automatically install Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions in the Cursor IDE using a Model Context Protocol (MCP).

To use MCP Server, first install it via npm, start the server, and then use natural language queries to search for and install extensions.

  • Natural language search for VS Code extensions - Smart ranking based on installs and ratings - Automatic downloading and installation of extensions from the official marketplace - Correct handling of gzipped VSIX files - Validation of downloaded extensions before installation - Installation of extensions to the correct Cursor extensions directory
  1. Quickly finding and installing necessary VS Code extensions using simple queries.
  2. Automating the setup of development environments with required extensions.
  3. Ensuring that the latest and most popular extensions are easily accessible to developers.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Server: VS Code Extensions Installer 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-server-vscode-extensions-siliconuy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-vscode-extensions-siliconuy"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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-server-vscode-extensions-siliconuy": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-vscode-extensions-siliconuy"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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-server-vscode-extensions-siliconuy": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-vscode-extensions-siliconuy"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

Can MCP Server install any VS Code extension?

Yes! MCP Server can install any extension available in the official VS Code marketplace.

How do I start the MCP Server?

You can start the MCP Server by running `npm start` after installation.

Is there a way to search for extensions?

Yes! You can search for extensions using natural language queries, such as 'sqlite database viewer and editor'.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":2414,"uuid":"531db19f-dadb-4380-9957-604bae73068d","name":"mcp-server-vscode-extensions","title":"MCP Server: VS Code Extensions Installer","description":"MCP tool for automatically installing VS Code extensions in Cursor","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/187936067?v=4","created_at":"2025-03-13T07:49:10.875Z","updated_at":"2025-03-13T08:07:55.455Z","status":"created","author_name":"siliconuy","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/187936067?v=4","tags":"[]","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/siliconuy/mcp-server-vscode-extensions","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"0\",\"license\":\"\",\"language\":\"TypeScript\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-03-12 21:23:51\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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