paulburgess1357/nvim-mcp

What it does

nvim-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that bridges AI assistants with Neovim, enabling them to directly control and interact with Neovim instances. It provides AI models with the ability to read and edit file buffers, execute Neovim commands, send keyboard inputs, query LSP (Language Server Protocol) diagnostics, and annotate code with visual highlights. This allows AI assistants to perform sophisticated code editing and analysis tasks directly within Neovim.

How to set up

Installation is straightforward as the MCP server requires no additional Neovim plugins. Users need to clone the repository from GitHub and configure their AI assistant to connect to the MCP server using msgpack-RPC protocol. The server exposes Neovim's capabilities through standard MCP interfaces that compatible AI platforms can integrate with.

Key features

• Full buffer read and edit capabilities within Neovim
• Execute arbitrary Neovim commands and send keystrokes
• Query and display LSP diagnostics for code analysis
• Annotate code with highlights for visual feedback
• No Neovim plugin required - works via msgpack-RPC
• Compatible with multiple AI assistant platforms