Make CoPilot an Interactive Programmer

What is Calva MCP Server?

Calva MCP Server is a Visual Studio Code extension that creates a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Calva's Clojure REPL connection, enabling AI coding assistants to interactively evaluate and debug Clojure code.

How to use Calva MCP Server?

To use Calva MCP Server, install it from the VS Code Extensions pane, start the socket server, and configure your project's .vscode/mcp.json file to connect your AI assistant to the REPL.

Key features of Calva MCP Server?

• Seamless integration with GitHub Copilot and Calva REPL.
• AI-driven code evaluation with access to the project's runtime.
• Interactive data exploration for smarter code suggestions.
• REPL-powered debugging assistance.
• Compatibility with existing Clojure/ClojureScript projects.

Use cases of Calva MCP Server?

1. Enhancing AI coding assistants to evaluate Clojure code in real-time.
2. Debugging Clojure applications with AI assistance.
3. Improving code suggestions based on actual runtime data.

FAQ from Calva MCP Server?

• Can I use Calva MCP Server with any AI assistant?

Yes! It works with any MCP client, such as GitHub Copilot.

• Is there any risk in using the Calva MCP Server?

Yes, since it allows AI agents to execute code in your REPL, be cautious about the permissions you grant.

• How do I stop the socket server?

You can stop the server using the command: Calva MCP Server: Stop the socket server.