Matrix / Local (stdio)
Which MCP clients support Local (stdio)?
Verified Yes (13): Claude Code, Claude Desktop, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf / Devin Desktop, Zed, Cline, Roo Code, Continue, Gemini CLI, JetBrains AI Assistant, Kiro.
| Client | Status | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | Yes | ||
| Claude Desktop | Yes | Config file or .mcpb extension | |
| OpenAI Codex | Yes | ||
| Cursor | Yes | ||
| VS Code (GitHub Copilot) | Yes | ||
| Windsurf / Devin Desktop | Yes | ||
| Zed | Yes | ||
| Cline | Yes | ||
| Roo Code | Yes | ||
| Continue | Yes | ||
| Gemini CLI | Yes | ||
| JetBrains AI Assistant | Yes | ||
| Kiro | Yes | ||
| ChatGPT | Partial | No direct localhost; via Secure MCP Tunnel | |
| Claude.ai (web) | No | Remote only | |
| GitHub Copilot CLI | Unknown | Not found in official docs or a verified test | — |
| Goose | Unknown | Not found in official docs or a verified test | — |