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# Quick Start Guide
## Extension Status
✅ **Installed:** `local.vscode-mcp-language-server`
⚠️ **Needs activation:** VSCode needs to be reloaded
## Activate the Extension
Since VSCode was already running when the extension was installed, you need to reload:
### Option 1: Reload VSCode (Recommended)
1. Open VSCode (or bring it to focus)
2. Press `Ctrl+Shift+P` (or `Cmd+Shift+P` on Mac)
3. Type: `Developer: Reload Window`
4. Press Enter
### Option 2: Restart VSCode
1. Close all VSCode windows
2. Open VSCode again
## Verify Extension is Running
After reloading, check the status bar (bottom-right corner):
- You should see: **`$(plug) MCP LS:3100`**
- This indicates the MCP server is running on port 3100
## Test the Connection
Run the test script:
```bash
cd ~/source/vscode-mcp-language-server
node test-connection.js
```
**Expected output:**
```
✅ Connected to MCP server!
📥 Received response: { ... }
✅ Available tools: 5
- vscode_ls_get_symbols
- vscode_ls_find_references
- vscode_ls_rename
- vscode_ls_get_definition
- vscode_ls_get_hover
✅ Test complete!
```
## Commands Available
Access these via Command Palette (`Ctrl+Shift+P`):
- `VSCode MCP LS: Show Status` - Display current status
- `VSCode MCP LS: Restart Server` - Restart the MCP server
## Configuration
Settings are in VSCode settings (JSON):
```json
{
"vscodeMcpLs.enabled": true,
"vscodeMcpLs.port": 3100,
"vscodeMcpLs.logLevel": "info"
}
```
## Troubleshooting
### Extension not in status bar
1. Check if extension is enabled: Settings → Search "vscodeMcpLs"
2. Run command: `VSCode MCP LS: Show Status`
3. Check Output panel: View → Output → Select "VSCode MCP Language Server"
### Port 3100 in use
Change port in settings:
```json
{
"vscodeMcpLs.port": 3101
}
```
Then update Claude Code MCP config to match.
### Test connection fails
1. Ensure VSCode is running
2. Reload VSCode window
3. Check port is open: `lsof -i :3100`
4. Check extension output for errors
## Next Steps
1. **Configure Claude Code** - Add MCP server to config
2. **Update unminification skills** - Use new VSCode API tools
3. **Test with minified file** - Run `/unminify-quick`
See README.md for full documentation.