io.github.estruyf/vscode-demo-time MCP Server
io.github.estruyf/vscode-demo-time
Script flawless coding demonstrations and present slides seamlessly within VS Code.
What is the io.github.estruyf/vscode-demo-time MCP server?
The Demo Time MCP server enables AI assistants to interact with Demo Time, a VS Code extension for scripting automated coding demonstrations and presentations. It helps build and manage demos with features like code highlighting, integrated slides, and customizable actions to eliminate typos and missteps during live presentations.
Demo Time lets you automate coding demonstrations within VS Code by scripting each step—from creating files and opening them to highlighting code segments and executing commands. Use it to deliver polished, stress-free presentations with integrated slides and PowerPoint support, ensuring your demos flow perfectly every time.
How to install io.github.estruyf/vscode-demo-time
Copy-paste configuration for popular MCP clients.
Tools & capabilities
Tools this server exposes to the agent.
create— Create files with specified content as part of a demo stepopen— Open files during a demo presentationhighlight— Highlight specific code segments to draw audience attentionsnippet— Insert code snippets with template arguments and highlightingexecute commands— Execute VS Code commands and tasks as part of demo actions
Use cases
- Automate live coding demonstrations to eliminate typos and maintain perfect flow
- Create step-by-step scripted walkthroughs of code features with highlighted sections
- Build integrated presentations combining slides and code examples in VS Code
- Execute complex multi-step demos with file creation, editing, and command execution
- Seamlessly transition between PowerPoint slides and code demonstrations
io.github.estruyf/vscode-demo-time MCP server FAQ
Demo Time is a VS Code extension that lets you script automated coding demonstrations and presentations. You define steps in a JSON or YAML file (demo.json or demo.yaml) that automate file creation, opening, highlighting, and command execution to deliver flawless live demos.
Yes, Demo Time is available as a free extension on the Visual Studio Marketplace.
Install the @demotime/mcp package via npm. The MCP server enables AI assistants to interact with and help build Demo Time presentations programmatically.
You can script actions like creating files, opening files, highlighting code at specific positions, inserting snippets with template arguments, and executing VS Code commands. See demotime.show/actions/ for the complete list of supported actions.
Yes, Demo Time includes PowerPoint integration that lets you seamlessly move from slides to code demonstrations within VS Code.
The GitHub repository includes example demo configurations and links to full presentation projects like demo-time-presentation and presentation-github-actions that demonstrate real-world usage.
README (reference)
Source of truth, from the repository.
Features
- Scripted Demos: Automate your coding demonstrations to maintain a perfect flow.
- Code Highlighting: Emphasize specific code segments to draw audience attention.
- Integrated Slides: Present slides directly within VS Code for a cohesive experience.
- Customizable Actions: Execute various VS Code commands and tasks as part of your demo.
- PowerPoint Integration: Seamlessly move from slides to code using the PowerPoint integration.
Getting Started
- Installation: Install the extension.
- Initialization: After installation, initialize the extension in your
project by opening the Explorer panel in VS Code. Locate the Demo Time
view and click on the "Initialize" button. This action creates a
.demofolder in your workspace containing either ademo.jsonordemo.yamlfile, depending on your chosen format. - Creating Demos: Populate the act file with your actions, defining each step and action as required. More information about the available actions can be found in the supported actions documentation section.
Documentation
For detailed instructions, advanced configurations, and best practices, please refer to the comprehensive documentation available at https://demotime.show. This resource offers in-depth guides and examples to help you maximize the extension's capabilities.
Example act file
Here is an example demo:
{
"$schema": "https://demotime.show/demo-time.schema.json",
"title": "Sample demo",
"description": "This is a sample demo configuration to show the capabilities of the extension.",
"demos": [
{
"title": "Step 1",
"description": "This is step 1",
"steps": [
{
"action": "create",
"path": "sample.json",
"content": "{\n \"firstName\": \"Elio\",\n \"lastName\": \"Struyf\"\n}"
},
{
"action": "open",
"path": "sample.json"
},
{
"action": "highlight",
"path": "sample.json",
"position": "2:3"
}
]
},
{
"title": "Step 2",
"description": "This is step 2",
"steps": [
{
"action": "snippet",
"contentPath": "./snippets/insert_and_highlight.json",
"args": {
"MAIN_FILE": "sample.json",
"CONTENT_PATH": "content.txt",
"CONTENT_POSITION": "3",
"HIGHLIGHT_POSITION": "4"
}
}
]
}
]
}
You can also explore a comprehensive example in the following GitHub Repositories:
- Introduction presentation about Demo Time
- presentation-github-actions
- presentation-m365-playwright-github-actions
Testing
Run linting and unit tests with:
npm run lint
npm test
Tests use Jest with built-in coverage. New tests are
located in the tests/ directory.
Support
If you enjoy my work and find them useful, consider sponsor me and the ecosystem to help Open Source sustainable. Thank you!
License
This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
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