Installing MCP(Model Context Protocol) servers in Visual Studio Code just got a major upgrade! With the latest update, you’ll notice a new MCP Servers section in the Extensions panel. Here you will find all the MCP servers you already have installed. You should also see a “world” icon for browsing MCP Servers.
Getting Started
- Open VS Code and click on the Extensions panel
- Under extensions is a new section called MCP Servers Installed
- Look for the new globe/world icon and click it to launch the MCP server browser
Browse Available MCP Servers
You’ll be greeted by a curated list of available MCP servers, each with a description and quick actions.
Install an MCP Server
Find the server you want and click the Install button.
This will open a web link that triggers VS Code to handle the installation for you.
Confirm the install in VS Code—no need to copy-paste commands or hunt for repositories.
Manage Your Servers
Once installed, your MCP servers appear in the extension’s sidebar.
You can start or stop servers with a single click.
Click on a server to view its README, check documentation, or access configuration options directly from the UI.
Give it a try and see how much easier MCP server installation can be!
https://code.visualstudio.com/mcp
Top comments (7)
Thank you installed 3 MCP's Playwright, Microsoft Docs and Context7
whooo hooo nice. now have some fun and tell me what you did/created/found out
Thanks for sharing
you are very welcome
This will open a web link that triggers VS Code to handle the installation for you. -> I do not see any pop-up from the web to confirm the action. So could you please correct the wrong step or additional setting?
What are the differences between MCP servers? Do they offer different functionalities? What factors should I consider when choosing one Playwright server over another?