What is the key difference between Mcp Gopls and VSCode Devtools?

Mcp Gopls belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution, while VSCode Devtools belongs to the Developer Tools category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mcp Gopls or VSCode Devtools in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Mcp Gopls and VSCode Devtools free or paid?

Mcp Gopls operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). VSCode Devtools operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mcp Gopls lists 6 tools with 2 views and 97 GitHub stars. VSCode Devtools lists 6 tools with 3 views and 223 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mcp Gopls and VSCode Devtools together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Mcp Gopls or VSCode Devtools in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Mcp Gopls and VSCode Devtools free to use, or do they require API keys?

Mcp Gopls is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . VSCode Devtools operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Mcp Gopls and VSCode Devtools at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both hloiseaufcms-mcp-gopls and vscode-devtools as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Mcp Gopls has a Quality Score of 53 /100 ( Good ) with 2 views, 0 installs, and 97 GitHub stars. VSCode Devtools holds a Quality Score of 40 /100 ( Fair ) with 3 views, 0 installs, and 223 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mcp Gopls vs VSCode Devtools

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mcp Gopls and VSCode Devtools MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Mcp Gopls

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

VSCode Devtools

Developer Tools · Local stdio

Quality: 40/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mcp Gopls if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose VSCode Devtools if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mcp Gopls when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MCP_GOPLS_WORKSPACE, MCP_GOPLS_GOPLS_PATH, MCP_GOPLS_LOG_LEVEL, MCP_GOPLS_RPC_TIMEOUT, MCP_GOPLS_SHUTDOWN_TIMEOUT.
Primary tools included: Full LSP support: definition, references, hover, completion, formatting, rename, code actions, Run Go commands: go test, coverage analysis, go mod tidy, govulncheck, module graph, Structured logging with configurable output and levels.

Explore Mcp Gopls Details

Choose VSCode Devtools when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mcp Gopls hloiseaufcms Developer Tools	VSCode Devtools Developer Tools
Summary	A MCP server for interacting with Go's Language Server Protocol (gopls) and benefit from advanced Go code analysis features.	Connect to VSCode ide and use semantic tools like findusages
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mcp Gopls Tools (6)

Full LSP support: definition, references, hover, completion, formatting, rename, code actions

Run Go commands: go test, coverage analysis, go mod tidy, govulncheck, module graph

Structured logging with configurable output and levels

Progress streaming for long-running commands

MCP resources exposing workspace overview and go.mod

Custom MCP prompts for diagnostics summarization and refactor planning

VSCode Devtools Tools (6)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Mcp Gopls Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hloiseaufcms-mcp-gopls": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@mark3labs/mcp-inspector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_GOPLS_WORKSPACE": "YOUR_MCP_GOPLS_WORKSPACE_HERE",
        "MCP_GOPLS_GOPLS_PATH": "YOUR_MCP_GOPLS_GOPLS_PATH_HERE",
        "MCP_GOPLS_LOG_LEVEL": "YOUR_MCP_GOPLS_LOG_LEVEL_HERE",
        "MCP_GOPLS_RPC_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_MCP_GOPLS_RPC_TIMEOUT_HERE",
        "MCP_GOPLS_SHUTDOWN_TIMEOUT": "YOUR_MCP_GOPLS_SHUTDOWN_TIMEOUT_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

VSCode Devtools Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vscode-devtools": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "/c",
        "npx",
        "-y",
        "supergateway",
        "--sse",
        "http://localhost:8008/sse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mcp Gopls is categorized under Developer Tools and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, VSCode Devtools belongs to Developer Tools using local stdio subprocess. Select Mcp Gopls when you need capabilities focused on developer tools and VSCode Devtools when you require tools for developer tools.

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