Best Developer Tools MCP Servers for VS Code
Top 20 of 24 Developer Tools MCP servers that work with VS Code, ranked by security score — every entry below is human-reviewed, not just scraped. Every row has a one-click config for VS Code — no need to open each page.
Setting up MCP servers in VS Code
VS Code's MCP support is native (via GitHub Copilot's agent mode), configured in .vscode/mcp.json per workspace or through the "MCP: Open User Configuration" command for a config that applies everywhere. One thing that trips people up moving a config from Claude Desktop or Cursor: VS Code's top-level key is "servers", not "mcpServers" — the two aren't interchangeable.
Because .vscode/mcp.json is a normal workspace file, it can be committed alongside project code the same way project-scoped Cursor configs can — a team opening the repo in VS Code gets the same MCP servers without extra setup.
| # | Server | Security score | Stars | Language | Config |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xcodebuild MCP ServerOfficial Perform iOS and macOS project builds via AI-driven command execution. | 76 | 6,171 | TypeScript | |
| 2 | Mcpc MCP ServerOfficial Use persistent sessions to keep multiple MCP server connections alive while you develop. | 76 | 747 | TypeScript | |
| 3 | Typescript SDK MCP ServerOfficial Use specialized middleware for Express, Fastify, and Hono integration. | 71 | 13,076 | TypeScript | |
| 4 | Unified aggregator and gateway for MCP services configured via Docker environments. | 68 | 2,555 | TypeScript | |
| 5 | MCP servers are orchestrated, generated into CLIs, and type-checked via TypeScript. | 63 | 4,847 | TypeScript | |
| 6 | Unified management and routing for multiple MCP servers via HTTP/SSE endpoints. | 63 | 2,240 | TypeScript | |
| 7 | Centralized management for local and remote MCP server connections and configurations. | 63 | 2,100 | TypeScript | |
| 8 | Postman workspaces, collections, and environments within AI coding assistants. | 63 | 288 | TypeScript | |
| 9 | A demonstration server designed to showcase all features of the MCP protocol. | 58 | 88,911 | TypeScript | |
| 10 | AI assistant and MCP client providing multi-model support across diverse AI providers. | 53 | 5,291 | TypeScript | |
| 11 | Use native VS Code configuration syntax and JSON5 to organize and launch multiple server endpoints. | 52 | 515 | JavaScript | |
| 12 | JetBrains IDE interactions for MCP clients via this legacy proxy server. | 42 | 964 | JavaScript | |
| 13 | Manage and enable external MCP-compatible servers directly from the application settings. | 37 | 827 | TypeScript | |
| 14 | Repository knowledge graphs enable semantic search and dependency analysis for AI models. | 34 | 402 | JavaScript | |
| 15 | Language Server Protocol integration for LLM-powered code analysis and suggestions. | 33 | 123 | TypeScript | |
| 16 | Control live Chrome browsers to debug, automate, and analyze performance. | 28 | 47,637 | TypeScript | |
| 17 | Manage files, execute terminal processes, and automate tasks directly via AI agents. | 25 | 8,865 | TypeScript | |
| 18 | iOS simulator interface for AI agents to retrieve data and automate UI interactions. | 25 | 2,112 | JavaScript | |
| 19 | Domain management tools for retrieving lists, checking availability, and setting DNS. | 10 | 19 | JavaScript | |
| 20 | Terminal session management for Claude Desktop enabling control of panes and windows. | 4 | 298 | JavaScript |
Developer Tools + VS Code: frequently asked questions
›What's the best Developer Tools MCP server for VS Code?
Xcodebuild MCP Server currently ranks highest among Developer Tools MCP servers, with a security score of 76/100, officially maintained by the vendor. Mcpc MCP Server (76/100) is the next best option. Every server below has a one-click VS Code config.
›How do I add a Developer Tools MCP server to VS Code?
Add an entry under "servers" in .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace, or run "MCP: Open User Configuration" from the command palette for a global config. The same steps apply to Xcodebuild MCP Server, the top-ranked Developer Tools server below.
›Are Developer Tools MCP servers safe to use with VS Code?
3 of the 24 Developer Tools MCP servers below are officially maintained by its vendor; the rest are independently reviewed. Every score comes from real signals — permissions requested, authentication, maintenance activity — not a marketing claim. All of them are compatible with VS Code.
›How many Developer Tools MCP servers work with VS Code?
24 Developer Tools MCP servers have a ready-to-use VS Code config right now, ranked by security score below.
›Where do I put the Developer Tools MCP server config for VS Code?
It's simply VS Code's own schema — Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf all use "mcpServers", but a config copied between them and VS Code needs that one key renamed. A Developer Tools server goes in the exact same place as any other VS Code MCP server — there's no category-specific config location.
›Do I need to restart VS Code after adding a Developer Tools MCP server?
Yes — run "MCP: Open User Configuration" from the command palette to edit a config that applies across all your workspaces. That's true whether you're adding Xcodebuild MCP Server or any other Developer Tools server.