Msbuild Host FAQs

Question 1

What is Msbuild Host?

Accepted Answer

Msbuild Host is an MCP server that provides tools and prompts for analyzing MSBuild projects. It allows you to gain deeper insights into your projects by leveraging the Model Context Protocol.

Question 2

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a protocol that allows different tools and applications to share context and information, enabling more seamless integration and collaboration. Msbuild Host leverages MCP to expose its analysis capabilities.

Question 3

How do I configure Msbuild Host with Claude?

Accepted Answer

You can configure Claude by adding a `mcpServers` entry in your Claude configuration file, pointing to the `msbuild.mcp.exe` executable.

Question 4

How do I run Msbuild Host locally for debugging?

Accepted Answer

You can use the Model Context Protocol inspector with the command `npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector ./bin/Debug/net9.0/msbuild.mcp`.

Question 5

How do I configure Msbuild Host with VSCode?

Accepted Answer

VSCode can be configured to use the same settings as Claude by enabling `chat.mcp.discovery.enabled`. Alternatively, you can configure the server directly within VSCode's `settings.json` under the `mcp` section.

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