Eclipse Theia
Eclipse Theia is an open-source IDE framework for building custom cloud and desktop development environments. Companies like Google (Cloud Shell), Gitpod, and Arduino use Theia as the foundation for their IDE products. If you need a custom IDE with MCP tool integration — white-labeled, self-hosted, or embedded in a platform — Theia is the building block.
Build Your Own IDE with MCP Built In
Theia is not an IDE you install — it's a framework you use to build IDEs. VS Code extension compatibility means existing MCP extensions work. Theia's plugin API lets you create deep, custom MCP integrations specific to your platform's needs.
Features:
- IDE framework — build custom cloud or desktop IDEs
- VS Code compatible — extensions and Language Servers work
- White-label — fully brandable for your product
- Cloud-native — runs in containers, Kubernetes, browsers
- Multi-language — LSP-based support for any language
- Extensible — plugin API for custom MCP integrations
- Open-source — Eclipse Public License
Setup
1. Create a Token
In Vinkius Cloud, go to your server → Connection Tokens → Create. Copy the URL.
2. Add MCP Extension or Config
Install an MCP extension (VS Code compatible) or add MCP configuration to your Theia deployment.
3. Custom Integration
Build platform-specific MCP workflows using Theia's plugin API.
FAQ
Is Theia an IDE or a framework? A framework. You build custom IDEs on top of it.
Are VS Code extensions compatible? Yes. Theia supports VS Code extensions including MCP plugins.
Who uses Theia? Google Cloud Shell, Gitpod, Arduino IDE, and many enterprise platforms.
Is Theia free? Open-source under Eclipse Public License.