Visual Studio FAQs

Question 1

What are the requirements to use the Visual Studio launcher?

Accepted Answer

To use this tool, you need the .NET 10 SDK or later installed, and crucially, Visual Studio itself must be installed on your Windows machine for the launcher to have a program to open.

Question 2

Is this tool compatible with macOS or Linux?

Accepted Answer

While the server component itself can be built for multiple platforms, the core Visual Studio launching functionality is exclusively for Windows, as Visual Studio is a Windows-only application.

Question 3

Can I use it to open specific solutions or project folders?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! The tool supports an optional parameter to open specific `.sln` or `.slnx` solution files, or even entire project folders directly upon launching Visual Studio.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of this Visual Studio tool?

Accepted Answer

This tool, functioning as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allows users and AI assistants to reliably locate and launch Visual Studio installations on Windows, streamlining the process of opening development environments.

Question 5

How does it reliably find Visual Studio installations?

Accepted Answer

It ensures reliable detection by bundling and utilizing `vswhere.exe`, a utility specifically designed to discover Visual Studio installations on Windows machines, removing dependencies on machine-wide installations.

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