Information
# 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:
\`\`\`json
\{
"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:
\`\`\`json
\{
"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