Configuration Overview

MCP JetBrains Code Inspections offers flexible configuration options to customize its behavior for your specific needs.

Configuration Topics

Environment Variables

Complete guide to all environment variables:

• Path configuration options
• Execution parameters
• Filter settings
• Output format control

MCP Setup

Learn how to configure the MCP server:

• Server setup in MCP clients
• Platform-specific configuration
• Development vs production setup
• Multiple server configurations

Inspection Profiles

Master inspection profile configuration:

• Using default profiles
• Creating custom profiles
• Profile precedence
• Cross-IDE compatibility

Quick Configuration Example

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "jetbrains-inspections": {
            "command": "node",
            "args": ["./dist/index.js"],
            "env": {
                "INSPECTION_TIMEOUT": "300000",
                "FORCE_INSPECT_PATH": "/custom/path/to/inspect.sh"
            }
        }
    }
}

Configuration Best Practices

1. Start with Defaults: The default configuration works well for most projects
2. Adjust Timeouts: Increase timeout for large codebases
3. Use Appropriate Verbosity: Higher verbosity provides more details but takes longer
4. Maintain Profiles: Keep inspection profiles in version control
5. Test Changes: Verify configuration changes with test files

Environment Variables Reference

Variable	Default	Description
FORCE_INSPECT_PATH	Auto-detected	Force specific IDE inspect tool path
FORCE_PROJECT_ROOT	Auto-detected	Force project root directory
FORCE_PROFILE_PATH	Auto-detected	Force inspection profile path
INSPECTION_TIMEOUT	120000	Timeout in milliseconds
EXCLUDE_INSPECTIONS	-	Comma-separated inspection codes to exclude
ONLY_INSPECTIONS	-	Comma-separated inspection codes to include
RESPONSE_FORMAT	markdown	Output format: 'markdown' or 'json'
DEBUG	false	Enable debug logging ('true' to enable)

Configuration Files

The server looks for configuration in these locations:

1. Environment variables (highest priority)
2. MCP client configuration
3. Project inspection profiles
4. IDE default settings

Continue to specific configuration topics:

• Environment Variables for detailed configuration options
• MCP Setup for server setup
• Inspection Profiles for code analysis rules