Development

VS Code MCP Settings

VS Code MCP settings can include local command definitions, HTTP endpoints, and sensitive input variables for agent tool integrations.

Metadata

  • id: development.vscode-mcp-settings
  • category: development
  • sensitivity: high
  • subcategory: vscode
  • artifact types: credential, configuration
  • tags: vscode, mcp

Path Matchers

PathKindPlatforms
%APPDATA%\Code\User\mcp.jsonfilewindows
$HOME/.config/Code/User/mcp.jsonfilelinux
$HOME/Library/Application Support/Code/User/mcp.jsonfilemacos
**/.vscode/mcp.jsonglobwindows, linux, macos

Content Indicators

Literal strings:

  • servers

Credential Types

  • api-key
  • access-token

Impact

  • credential_access

References

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