agentskillexchange Connect MCP clients to JetBrains IDE project tools
Use the built-in JetBrains MCP server to let Codex, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP clients inspect and operate an open IntelliJ-based project.
Prerequisites
IntelliJ IDEA or another IntelliJ-based JetBrains IDE version 2025.2 or newer, bundled MCP Server plugin enabled, an MCP-capable client such as Codex, Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code
Installation
Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- STEP_* and RESUME require a suspended session.
- DRAIN_EVENTS also requires an existing session; do not reuse a stale sessionId after the session has terminated.
- Use exact child names from the current paused xdebug_get_frame_values / previous xdebug_get_value_by_path output because index node names may differ by language/debugger (for example, "[0]" vs "0" ).
Basic usage or getting-started notes:
The MCP server allows connected external clients to execute terminal commands or run configurations in the IDE without prompting for user confirmation each time.
In the Command execution section, enable the Run shell commands or run configurations without confirmation (brave mode) setting.
The MCP Server exposes a set of tools that allow external clients to interact with your IDE and project – for example, to analyze code, modify files, run configurations, or execute terminal commands.