How to Install Mcpvitals MCP in VS Code
Mcpvitals is built from source — there is no one-click command. Below is how to clone the repo and wire the server up manually.
- 1Clone the repogit clone https://github.com/ContextJet-ai/mcpvitals
- 2Build per the READMEInstall dependencies and build the server.
- 3Add to the client configPoint VS Code at the built entrypoint.
Where the config lives
VS Code stores MCP servers in your user settings.json (global) or .vscode/mcp.json in a workspace (that project only). The install link adds the user-level entry.
Project vs global scope
User settings apply everywhere; a workspace .vscode/mcp.json scopes the server to that project and can be shared via git.
Verify it works
Open the MCP view in VS Code — the server appears once it connects. Hover it to see its tools.
If the tools don’t appear
- · Restart VS Code fully (not just the window).
- · Check the command/config for typos; validate the JSON if applicable.
- · Make sure Node.js or uv is installed (for npx/uvx servers).
- · Check VS Code’s logs — the server may have crashed on start (missing env var, bad token).
How many servers is too many
Every connected server adds its tools to the model’s context. Past ~40–60 tools, selection accuracy drops. Keep only the servers you use enabled, or reach the whole catalog through a gateway — one connection instead of dozens.
Removing Mcpvitals
Delete the server from settings.json (or .vscode/mcp.json), or disable it in the MCP view.
FAQ
Do I need to edit JSON by hand?
No. In VS Code it's a command or a deep-link; on Unyly the Install button writes the config for you.
Where is the VS Code config file?
VS Code keeps MCP servers in its own settings — installing via command/button means you never touch a file by hand.
The MCP isn’t showing up — what do I do?
Restart VS Code, check the command/config for typos, and make sure Node.js / a package runner is installed if the server runs via npx/uvx.
How do I update Mcpvitals?
Servers run via npx/uvx pull the latest version on launch. Otherwise, reinstall the same way.
Is it safe to install Mcpvitals?
An MCP server runs with your client’s permissions and access to its data. Install it with the same caution as any npm package: check the source and keep secrets in env. Verified servers on Unyly have passed a security scan.
Does Mcpvitals cost anything?
Browsing and installing on Unyly is free. The server itself may need a third-party API key — that’s billed by the service, not by Unyly.
Can I use Mcpvitals in ChatGPT or claude.ai?
Not directly: Mcpvitals is a local (stdio) server, and ChatGPT/claude.ai only accept remote MCPs. Use the Unyly gateway to expose local servers as one remote endpoint.