What does the VS Code Workspace Bridge do?

It acts as an MCP server that gives Claude access to VS Code's internal APIs for searching, reading, and editing code within your local workspace.

Is it safe to let Claude edit my files with this skill?

Yes, it utilizes precise line-replacement tools and supports refactoring-aware file operations to ensure code integrity and prevent unintended changes.

Can it detect errors in my code automatically?

Yes, it integrates with the VS Code Problems panel to retrieve real-time diagnostics and workspace-wide error reports.

How does it handle large files efficiently?

It uses symbol outlines and file summaries instead of reading the entire file, which reduces token usage while providing Claude with necessary context.

VS Code Workspace Bridge

Name: VS Code Workspace Bridge
Author: robertpelloni

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Connects Claude directly to your VS Code environment to perform precise code edits, symbol searches, and real-time workspace diagnostics.

The VS Code Workspace Bridge (vscode-mcp) enables AI models like Claude to interact seamlessly with your IDE's internal APIs. It provides deep visibility into your project structure through symbol search and hierarchical file outlines, allowing for efficient context gathering without reading entire files. With features like real-time error reporting from the VS Code Problems panel and safe, validated line-level replacements, it streamlines the development process by turning the IDE into an active participant in the AI-driven coding workflow.

Key Features

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02Deep symbol search for functions, classes, and variables across the workspace.

03Precise, line-level code modifications to prevent syntax corruption.

04Context-aware file outlines and hierarchical document symbol retrieval.

05Real-time diagnostics and error tracking via the VS Code Problems panel.

06Refactoring-safe file operations including renaming and moving files.

Use Cases

01Rapidly mapping out large, unfamiliar codebases using symbol outlines.

02Automated bug fixing by correlating error diagnostics with specific line ranges.

03Complex refactoring tasks that require workspace-wide symbol awareness and file moves.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add robertpelloni/borg vscode-mcp

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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