The extension runs a local MCP server on localhost.
The following table lists local MCP server settings, available under Extensions > nRF Connect > MCP Server:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
nrf-connect.mcp.local.enabled |
Enable or disable the local nRF Connect MCP server. When enabled, the extension starts a web server listening on localhost. Default: enabled (true). |
nrf-connect.mcp.local.port |
TCP port used by the local MCP server. Default: 60219. Valid range: 1024 to 65535. If the port is in use, the extension selects a random available port. |
Changing the local MCP server settings requires a restart of the extension to take effect.
You can check the local MCP server settings in the nRF Connect: MCP Server output channel in the Panel View.
Tip
- Visual Studio Code also provides MCP management commands, for example to see configured servers. Open the Command Palette and type
MCP:to list them.