How to install Nestjs Devtools MCP in VS Code

To install Nestjs Devtools MCP in VS Code, click "Add to VS Code" on this page or add the "nestjs-devtools-mcp" block under "servers" in .vscode/mcp.json, then pick it in Copilot Chat agent mode.

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Create .vscode/mcp.json and paste this. Note that VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".

{
  "servers": {
    "nestjs-devtools-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "nestjs-devtools-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Start it in Copilot Chat
Open Copilot Chat in Agent mode and pick the server from the tools menu.

Config file: .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Nestjs Devtools MCP needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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Questions

Does Nestjs Devtools MCP work in VS Code?

Yes. VS Code supports local and remote mcp servers in copilot agent mode, and Nestjs Devtools MCP installs with the steps above.

Nestjs Devtools MCP does not show up in VS Code. What now?

Restart VS Code fully, check the JSON is valid, and make sure Node.js (for npx) is installed. See common MCP errors and fixes.

Is Nestjs Devtools MCP safe?

It scores 59 of 100. Review the code before you install it, and only give it the access it needs. Grades and details.

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