codemirror-mcp
FreeNot checkedCodeMirror extension that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for resource mentions and prompt commands
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CodeMirror extension that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for resource mentions and prompt commands
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A CodeMirror extension that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for resource mentions and prompt commands.
Features
- Resource Completion: Autocomplete for
@resourcementions - Resource Decorations: Visual styling for
@resourcementions with click handling - Prompt Completion: Autocomplete for
/promptcommands - Theme Support: Customizable styling
Installation
npm install @marimo-team/codemirror-mcp @modelcontextprotocol/sdk
# or
pnpm add @marimo-team/codemirror-mcp @modelcontextprotocol/sdk
Peer Dependencies
This module requires the following peer dependencies:
@codemirror/view@codemirror/state@modelcontextprotocol/sdk
Usage
import { WebSocketClientTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/client/websocket.js";
import { mcpExtension, extractResources } from '@marimo-team/codemirror-mcp';
import { EditorView } from '@codemirror/view';
const transport = new WebSocketClientTransport(new URL('ws://localhost:8080'));
const view = new EditorView({
extensions: [
// ... other extensions
mcpExtension({
// Required options
transport: transport,
// Optional options
logger: console,
clientOptions: {
name: 'your-client',
version: '1.0.0'
},
onResourceClick: (resource) => {
// Open resource
// e.g. open in a tab, etc.
},
}),
// Handle submit
keymap.of([
{
key: 'Enter',
run: () => {
const resources = extractResources(view);
const formattedResources = resources
.map(
({ resource }) =>
`${resource.uri} (${resource.type}): ${resource.description || resource.name}`
)
.join('\n');
const prompt = `${view.state.doc.toString()}\n\nResources:\n${formattedResources}`;
// ... submit prompt to AI server
// const response = await generateText(prompt);
},
},
]),
],
parent: document.querySelector('#editor'),
});
Resources
- Use
@resource-urisyntax to reference resources - Resources are visually decorated and clickable
- Click handling for resource interactions
- Hover tooltips show resource details
- Customizable theme
Prompts
- Use
/commandsyntax for prompt commands - Autocomplete for available prompts
Development
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Run tests
pnpm test
# Run demo
pnpm dev
License
MIT
Installing codemirror-mcp
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/marimo-team/codemirror-mcpFAQ
Is codemirror-mcp MCP free?
Yes, codemirror-mcp MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does codemirror-mcp need an API key?
No, codemirror-mcp runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is codemirror-mcp hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install codemirror-mcp in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open codemirror-mcp on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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