mcp-shark-viewer-vscode

The mcp-shark-viewer-vscode server integrates the powerful MCP Shark tool directly into your Visual Studio Code environment, allowing you to inspect Model Context Protocol traffic seamlessly from within your IDE. This integration enhances your development workflow by enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of MCP data, making it easier to troubleshoot and optimize your applications.

Once you have connected to the mcp-shark-viewer-vscode server, you can interact with it by sending commands to analyze the MCP traffic. You can use the built-in command palette in VS Code to access various features, such as starting the traffic monitor or viewing the current traffic logs. For best results, focus on commands that filter specific types of MCP messages or queries related to your application's context, as this will help you gain deeper insights into the data flow.

Prerequisites

• Node.js (version 12 or higher)

Option A: Quick Start with npx

You can quickly start using the mcp-shark-viewer-vscode server without installing it globally by running the following command:

npx -y mcp-shark-viewer-vscode  

Option B: Global Install Alternative

If you prefer to install mcp-shark-viewer-vscode globally, use:

npm install -g mcp-shark-viewer-vscode  

Once installed, you can access it from any terminal or command prompt.

For optimal performance, ensure that your Visual Studio Code environment is configured correctly to handle large traffic logs, as this can impact responsiveness. Additionally, you may want to set environment variables such as MCP_SHARK_LOG_LEVEL to control the verbosity of logs that are displayed. Be mindful that certain network configurations may require additional permissions to access the MCP traffic.