Supercharge Your Claude VS Code Extension with Custom Tools

The Claude VS Code extension has revolutionized how developers interact with AI while coding. But if you're only using Claude's built-in capabilities, you're missing out on its true potential. The real power comes from connecting Claude to external tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

The Challenge with Claude VS Code Extension Tools

If you've tried adding MCP servers to Claude in VS Code, you've likely encountered the friction:

• You need to manually edit configuration files for each tool
• API keys and secrets get scattered across multiple config files
• Every new tool requires reopening settings and repeating the process
• Keeping tools updated across different projects becomes a maintenance nightmare

There's a better way.

OrbitalMCP: Your Universal Tool Hub for Claude

OrbitalMCP transforms how you manage tools for the Claude VS Code extension. Instead of configuring each tool individually in Claude's settings, you configure all your tools once in the OrbitalMCP dashboard, then give Claude a single connection point.

How It Works

Step 1: Add Your Tools to OrbitalMCP

Log into your OrbitalMCP dashboard and add all the MCP servers you want Claude to access:

• Database connectors for querying your data
• File system tools for project navigation
• API integrations for external services
• Custom RAG pipelines for knowledge bases
• Browser automation tools
• And hundreds more from the MCP ecosystem

Step 2: Get Your Personal API Endpoint

Once your tools are configured, OrbitalMCP generates a unique OpenAPI endpoint just for you. This single URL contains a complete description of all your tools, formatted specifically for Claude to understand.

Step 3: Connect Claude to OrbitalMCP

In your Claude VS Code extension settings, instead of adding each tool individually, you simply add your OrbitalMCP endpoint. That's it. Claude now has instant access to your entire toolkit.

The Benefits

Security First: Your API keys and secrets are encrypted in OrbitalMCP's secure vault. Claude never sees your actual credentials—it only uses your revocable OrbitalMCP API key.

Effortless Updates: Add a new tool in your OrbitalMCP dashboard, and Claude instantly has access. No need to restart VS Code or edit config files.

Cross-Project Consistency: Your tools follow you across every project. Set up once, use everywhere.

Multi-Agent Ready: Using other AI assistants alongside Claude? They can all share the same OrbitalMCP toolkit.

Real-World Example

Imagine you're working on a full-stack application. With OrbitalMCP, you can give Claude access to:

• Your PostgreSQL database for schema queries
• Your GitHub repository for PR management
• Your Slack workspace for team notifications
• Your local file system for reading documentation
• A custom MCP server with your company's internal APIs

All of this is configured in one place, secured by one key, and accessible through one simple connection in Claude's settings.

Getting Started

1. Sign up for a free account at www.orbitalmcp.com
2. Browse the server directory and install the tools you need
3. Copy your personal OpenAPI endpoint
4. Add it to your Claude VS Code extension settings
5. Start building with Claude's expanded capabilities

Stop wrestling with configuration files and start building. OrbitalMCP makes the Claude VS Code extension infinitely more powerful, secure, and easy to manage.

Ready to unlock Claude's full potential? Get started with OrbitalMCP today.