mcp-register README

What is mcp-register?

mcp-register is a VS Code extension that adds a command to quickly set up MCP (Model Context Protocol) configurations in your global VS Code user settings, making server definitions available across all projects.

How to use mcp-register?

Install the extension, open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P), type and select Sync MCP Settings. The command automatically adds or updates the mcp configuration block in your global settings.

Key features of mcp-register

• Adds or updates the mcp configuration block in global VS Code settings
• One‑command setup via the “Sync MCP Settings” command
• Makes MCP server configurations available across all projects
• Example configuration includes a GitHub MCP server using Docker
• Prompts replacement of placeholder tokens (e.g., GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN)

Use cases of mcp-register

• Quickly integrate an MCP server (like the GitHub MCP server) into VS Code
• Manage MCP settings centrally without editing settings.json manually
• Ensure consistent MCP configurations across multiple projects on the same workstation

FAQ from mcp-register

What does mcp-register do?

It provides the “Sync MCP Settings” command which adds or updates the mcp configuration block in your global VS Code user settings.

How do I use mcp-register?

Install the extension, open the Command Palette, then run the Sync MCP Settings command.

What configuration is added?

An example configuration for the GitHub MCP server is added, using Docker and requiring a GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variable. You must replace the placeholder token.

Where is the configuration stored?

In your global VS Code user settings (the file that applies across all projects).

Do I need to modify the generated configuration?

Yes—you must replace any placeholder tokens (e.g., YOUR_TOKEN_HERE) with your own credentials.