calva-backseat-driver

by BetterThanTomorrow · Developer Tools · ★ 64

calva-backseat-driver is an MCP server by BetterThanTomorrow. VS Code AI Agent Interactive Programming. Tools for CoPIlot and other assistants. Can also be used as an MCP server. It has 64 GitHub stars and ranks #740 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars.

Category: Developer Tools
Author: BetterThanTomorrow
GitHub stars: 64
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: Clojure
License: MIT (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-18 (6 days ago)
Links: Source Website

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ai-tools
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vscode-extension

How to install calva-backseat-driver

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the calva-backseat-driver repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is calva-backseat-driver?

calva-backseat-driver is an MCP server by BetterThanTomorrow in the Developer Tools category. VS Code AI Agent Interactive Programming. Tools for CoPIlot and other assistants. Can also be used as an MCP server. It has 64 GitHub stars and ranks #740 of 2217 in Developer Tools by stars. It is written in Clojure. It is licensed under MIT. It was last updated 6 days ago.

Is calva-backseat-driver free and open source?

Yes. calva-backseat-driver is published under the MIT license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

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