Visual Studio Code presents a demonstration by Liam Hampton on boosting developer productivity by integrating the GitHub MCP Registry and Playwright MCP extension within VS Code Insiders.

GitHub MCP Registry Integrated in VS Code Insiders

Presented by: Liam Hampton Visual Studio Code Team

Overview

Get started with GitHub MCP (Model Context Protocol) Registry directly in Visual Studio Code Insiders and supercharge your developer workflow. This video focuses on leveraging the Playwright MCP extension for writing and running automated tests efficiently within your development environment.

Key Topics Covered

  • Activity Tracking Tool: Introduction to workflow enhancements for developers.
  • Getting Started: Step-by-step guide to installing the new Playwright MCP extension in VS Code Insiders.
  • Demonstration: Practical use of the extension, integrating with GitHub Copilot and MCP in an automated testing scenario.
  • Resource Links: Where to find official docs and repositories for further exploration.

Quick Start

  1. Install the Playwright MCP Extension:
    • Open VS Code Insiders and navigate to the Extensions marketplace.
    • Search for “Playwright MCP” and install the extension.
  2. Access the MCP Registry:
    • Utilize the built-in registry to manage context and automation models, tied into GitHub Copilot for advanced code suggestions.
  3. Automated Testing Workflow:
    • Use Playwright MCP to scaffold, write, and run tests in your projects.
    • Leverage integrated activity tracking for better insights into test coverage and performance.

Demo Breakdown (Video Chapters)

  • 00:00 — Intro
  • 00:17 — Activity Tracking Tool overview
  • 00:35 — Extension installation and environment setup
  • 01:21 — Feature demonstration: running Playwright MCP
  • 04:05 — Key resources and further learning
  • 04:37 — Wrap-up

Resources

Why Use GitHub MCP Registry in VS Code Insiders?

  • Context-Aware Automation: Seamless integration between Playwright, MCP, and GitHub Copilot enables smarter code generation and more robust automated testing.
  • Productivity Boost: Reduces manual configuration and simplifies test development directly in the IDE.
  • Modern DevOps Alignment: Encourages best practices in developer testing and continuous integration workflows.

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