Vim MCP

Simple MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration for Vim and Claude Code. Connect Claude Code to one of your Vim instances Query Vim state (buffers, windows, cursor position, etc.) Execute Vim commands from Claude using natural language. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting this server to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in JavaScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2025-09-26 · ★ 3 · #649 OF 848 MAINTAINED OTHER · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

JavaScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Vim MCP

Claude Code

claude mcp add iggredible-vim-mcp -- npx -y vim-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "iggredible-vim-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vim-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package vim-mcp - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

registry namespace io.github.iggredible is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · Who maintains Vim MCP

vim-mcp is maintained by iggredible. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Sep 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/iggredible/vim-mcp
category: other - ranked #649 of 848 actively-maintained other servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.iggredible/vim-mcp (active, first published 2025-09-26)
packages: npm:vim-mcp

05 · Vim MCP FAQ

What is Vim MCP?

Is Vim MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2025-09-26. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Vim MCP?

Run `npx -y vim-mcp`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Vim MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

06 · Alternatives to Vim MCP

Alternatives to Vim MCP

Maintained other servers if Vim MCP isn't the fit.

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