AI Feedback Bridge

June 16, 2025 · View on GitHub

A VSCode extension that enables real-time interactive feedback between AI assistants and VSCode during development workflows.

📋 Features

🔗 MCP Protocol Support - Based on Model Context Protocol standard
🌐 Multiple Connection Types - Supports HTTP and SSE (Server-Sent Events)
🔄 Real-time Interaction - AI assistants can request user feedback
🎯 Simple Configuration - Works out of the box
📱 Built-in Interface - VSCode sidebar integrated panel
⚡ Auto-start - MCP server starts automatically when extension is activated

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install Extension

Search for "AI Feedback Bridge" in VSCode Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X) and install it.

2. Automatic Setup

The MCP server starts automatically when the extension is activated
Server runs on port 8765 by default
No manual startup required

3. Configure AI Client

Based on your AI client type, add the following configuration:

Standard MCP Clients (Cursor, VSCode-based editors)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ai-feedback-bridge": {
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:8765/mcp"
    }
  }
}

SSE-only Clients (Lingma, etc.)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ai-feedback-bridge": {
      "url": "http://127.0.0.1:8765/sse"
    }
  }
}

4. Configure AI Rules

To make AI assistants use the interactive feedback feature, add rules to your AI configuration or mention in conversation:

For AI Rules/System Prompts

Always call the MCP `interactive_feedback` tool when you need user input, clarification, or confirmation during development tasks.

In Conversation

You can explicitly ask AI to use feedback:

Please use interactive_feedback to ask me about the implementation details.

💡 Usage

Auto-start Service: MCP server starts automatically when extension activates
Open Interactive Panel: Use command "AI Bridge: Open AI Bridge Panel" or click the plug icon in activity bar
AI Interaction: When AI assistant requests feedback, it appears in the panel
Provide Feedback: Type your response in the panel and send

⚙️ Settings

Configure in VSCode settings:

mcpExtension.server.port: Server port (default: 8765)
mcpExtension.server.timeout: Request timeout (default: 300000ms/5 minutes)
mcpExtension.ui.autoOpen: Auto-open panel (default: true)

🔧 Troubleshooting

Q: Port 8765 is occupied?

A: Change mcpExtension.server.port in settings to another port, then restart VSCode.

Q: AI client connection failed?

A: Check firewall settings, ensure port 8765 is accessible, or try restarting VSCode.

Q: Feedback panel not showing?

A: Ensure mcpExtension.ui.autoOpen is enabled, or manually open via command "AI Bridge: Open AI Bridge Panel".

Q: AI doesn't use interactive feedback?

A: Add rules to your AI configuration or explicitly ask AI to use the interactive_feedback tool in conversation.

Q: Which AI clients are supported?

A: All VSCode-based code editors that support MCP protocol, including Cursor, VSCode with AI extensions, Lingma, etc. Note: Claude Desktop is not supported as it's not VSCode-based.

📝 Changelog

v1.0.0

Initial release
MCP protocol standard support
HTTP and SSE dual protocol support
VSCode integrated panel
Real-time feedback interaction
Auto-start functionality