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:
- **Reduce Memory Usage**: Lightweight and efficient
- **Stay in VSCode**: No need to context switch between applications
- **Protect Your System**: Only expose directories you explicitly allow
Installation
- Install the extension from the VSIX file
- Configure your settings (optional)
- 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:
Configuration
You can configure the extension in your VSCode settings:
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