Project Opener MCP Server

MCP server for easily opening code3 projects in either VS Code or Visual Studio

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Overview

Project Opener MCP Server is a tool designed to facilitate the opening of code3 projects in popular code editors like VS Code and Visual Studio.

To use the Project Opener MCP Server, you need to install Node.js, clone the repository, install dependencies, and configure it within Claude Desktop by adding it as an MCP server.

Easily opens projects in the default code editor. - Retrieves project information based on the specified path. - Integrates seamlessly with Claude Desktop.

Opening code projects quickly in your preferred editor.
Accessing project details without manually navigating through files.
Streamlining the workflow for developers using Claude Desktop.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Project Opener MCP 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": {
    "project-opener-mcp-jlmelis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-project-opener-mcp-jlmelis"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "project-opener-mcp-jlmelis": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-project-opener-mcp-jlmelis"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is required to run the Project Opener MCP Server?

You need Node.js (v18.x or later) and the Filesystem MCP Server.

Can I use this server with any code editor?

It is designed to work with VS Code and Visual Studio, but can be adapted for others.

Is there a license for this project?

Yes, it is licensed under the MIT License.

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