mcp-neovim-server
Neovim MCP server for AI-assisted editing. mcp-neovim-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by bigcodegen. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 8 tools, including vim_buffer, vim_command, vim_status, vim_edit, vim_window, vim_mark, vim_register and vim_visual, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Integration and Tool/IDE.
What is this MCP
This MCP server enables AI-assisted text editing in Neovim by exposing Vim's native commands and workflows through the Model Context Protocol. It acts as a bridge between AI clients (like Claude) and your Neovim instance.
How to use this MCP
Configure the server by setting environment variables (NVIM_SOCKET_PATH, ALLOW_SHELL_COMMANDS) and add it to your Claude Desktop configuration. The server provides tools for buffer viewing, cursor tracking, command execution, and text editing through a simple API.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI-assisted coding and text editing workflows in Neovim, allowing AI models to view/edit buffers, navigate files, manage windows, and execute Vim commands while maintaining your existing editing workflow.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-neovim-server MCP server?
mcp-neovim-server is a Model Context Protocol server from bigcodegen. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-neovim-server to my AI client?
Add mcp-neovim-server to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-neovim-server provide?
mcp-neovim-server provides 8 tools: vim_buffer, vim_command, vim_status, vim_edit, vim_window, vim_mark, vim_register and vim_visual.
Is mcp-neovim-server free to use?
mcp-neovim-server is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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