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Nexus MCP Bridge for VSCode

Nexus MCP Bridge for VSCode

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github.com/wesnermichelAI & Agents9Updated 86w ago
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About Nexus MCP Bridge for VSCode

Nexus MCP Bridge for VSCode is an extension connecting Claude Desktop to a VSCode workspace. It is for developers working with Claude alongside their editor, with file and directory operations restricted to configured paths.

Key features

  1. 01Connect Claude Desktop to a VSCode workspace
  2. 02Read and write workspace files
  3. 03Create directories and list contents
  4. 04Configure permitted paths
  5. 05Control the bridge from the status bar

Use cases

  1. 01Let Claude Desktop access VSCode project files
  2. 02Limit file operations to selected directories
  3. 03Start or stop the bridge from VSCode

MCP support

The extension runs a local MCP server that lets Claude Desktop access workspace files and directory-management tools over MCP.

#nexus-mcp#vscode-extension#claude-desktop

Configuration

Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.

Endpointhttp://localhost:3000/mcp
Copy install command
Claude CodeTerminal
Cursor.cursor/mcp.json
VS Code.vscode/mcp.json
Claude Desktopclaude_desktop_config.json
Windsurf~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.

Tools

Details

From the project README

Nexus MCP Bridge for VSCode

A lightweight bridge extension that lets Claude Desktop connect to your VSCode workspace via Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Features

  • Minimal Memory Footprint: Designed to be lightweight and efficient
  • Automatic Startup: Can start automatically when VSCode launches
  • Status Bar Integration: Easily see and control the bridge status
  • File System Access: Enables Claude to read and write files in your workspace
  • Directory Management: Create directories and list contents
  • Security Controls: Configure which paths are accessible

Why Use This Bridge?

If you're using Claude Desktop with VSCode, this bridge allows you to:

  1. Reduce Memory Usage: Lightweight and efficient
  2. Stay in VSCode: No need to context switch between applications
  3. Protect Your System: Only expose directories you explicitly allow

Installation

  1. Install the extension from the VSIX file
  2. Configure your settings (optional)
  3. The bridge will start automatically if configured, or you can start it manually

Setup for Claude Desktop

In Claude Desktop, configure your claude_desktop_config.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nexus-bridge": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3000/mcp",
      "disabled": false,
      "alwaysAllow": [
        "get_system_info",
        "read_file",
        "write_file",
        "create_directory",
        "list_directory",
        "get_project_status"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration

You can configure the extension in your VSCode settings:

{
  "nexusMcpBridge.port": 3000,
  "nexusMcpBridge.startOnLaunch": true,
  "nexusMcpBridge.allowedPaths": [
    "/path/to/your/project",
    "/path/to/another/project"
  ]
}

Commands

  • Start Nexus MCP Bridge: Start the MCP server
  • Stop Nexus MCP Bridge: Stop the MCP server
  • Toggle Nexus MCP Bridge: Toggle the server on/off (via status bar)

About

A lightweight VSCode extension for connecting with Claude Desktop via MCP.

github.com/wesnermichel

License

MIT# nexus-mcp-claude-desktop-server

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