everything vs vscode-mcp
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
everything by modelcontextprotocol | vscode-mcp by tjx666 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 76 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 46 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsOther | Developer ToolsAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 1 mo ago |
everything · Summary
Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.
vscode-mcp · Summary
VSCode MCP server that provides real-time LSP diagnostics, type information, and code navigation for AI coding agents without waiting for slow tsc/eslint checks.
everything · Use cases
- Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
- Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
- Validating client compatibility with different transport methods
vscode-mcp · Use cases
- AI coding agents getting real-time diagnostics instead of running slow type checkers
- Enhanced code completion and navigation in AI IDEs like Cursor and Claude Code
- Safe refactoring operations with automatic import updates across files
everything · Install
NPX (recommended)
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}On Windows, use cmd /c:
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "cmd",
"args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
}
}
}Docker
{
"mcpServers": {
"everything": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
}
}
}Global install
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everythingvscode-mcp · Install
Installation
- Install the VSCode MCP Bridge extension using ID:
YuTengjing.vscode-mcp-bridge
- Install the MCP server in your environment:
**Claude Code**:
claude mcp add vscode-mcp -- npx -y @vscode-mcp/vscode-mcp-server@latest**Cursor**: Click the install button or add manually via Settings -> Tools & Integrations -> New MCP Server with command: npx @vscode-mcp/vscode-mcp-server@latest
**Gemini CLI**:
{
"mcpServers": {
"vscode-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@vscode-mcp/vscode-mcp-server@latest"]
}
}
}