The MCP Server is a specialized tool that automatically installs Visual Studio Code extensions within the Cursor IDE by utilizing the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
To begin, install the tool via npm. Once installed, start the server and utilize natural language queries to find and install the desired extensions.
Its key capabilities include searching for extensions using natural language, smart result ranking based on popularity and ratings, and automated downloading from the official marketplace. It correctly processes gzipped .vsix files, validates them before installation, and installs them to the proper Cursor extensions directory.
Primary use cases are for rapidly finding and installing necessary extensions with simple queries, automating the setup of development environments, and ensuring easy access to the latest and most popular tools.
To common questions: the server can install any extension from the official VS Code marketplace. Start it by running npm start after installation. You can search by using natural language, for example: 'sqlite database viewer and editor'.