{"id":"vilasone455-vscode-context-mcp","name":"vscode-context-mcp","af_score":42.0,"security_score":27.8,"reliability_score":11.2,"what_it_does":"Provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server/extension to expose VS Code context (active files, tabs, diagnostics, terminal output) and enable controlled filesystem and shell command operations to AI assistants.","best_when":"You trust the operating user and the AI assistant interaction flow (e.g., approve/review each command), and you want local IDE context to power development assistance.","avoid_when":"You need fine-grained security controls beyond client-side approvals, or you require strict guarantees around safe command execution and robust error recovery.","last_evaluated":"2026-04-04T19:33:16.457287+00:00","has_mcp":true,"has_api":false,"auth_methods":["Client-side/user approval flow in the MCP host (e.g., Claude Desktop 'Approve Once' / 'Deny')"],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["The server includes command execution and file mutation capabilities; README warns it does not implement comprehensive security measures.","Client-side approval is required/recommended for shell commands; agents may still attempt dangerous commands if not constrained.","Workspace context is tied to the VS Code environment and likely assumes a single active project/session; multi-project support is listed as roadmap."],"error_quality":0.0}