DevSpace

DevSpace is a self-hosted MCP server that lets ChatGPT read, edit, search, and run code in local projects.

DevSpace is a self-hosted Model Context Protocol server designed to give AI coding assistants like ChatGPT direct access to local project files and tools. It allows users to bring a Codex-style coding workflow to ChatGPT by exposing a secure local connection through a user-controlled tunnel and password protection. Once connected, ChatGPT can open approved project folders, inspect repositories, make scoped edits, and run shell commands for tests, builds, git, and package scripts. The server supports protocol endpoints and stateless compatibility handling for older clients while working with project instructions and local agent skills. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows environments with a Bash-compatible shell, targeting developers who want local AI coding assistance.

DevSpace at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Linux, macOS, Windows
Pricing: Free
Released: June 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: github.com/Waishnav/devspace

Key features

Read, write, and edit local files
Search code and inspect directories
Run shell commands for tests and builds
Use isolated Git worktrees
Follow project instructions from AGENTS.md and CLAUDE.md
Discover local agent skills

Use it for

Run tests and builds directly from AI prompts
Make scoped edits to local code repositories
Search code and inspect directories in real projects

Companions

Tools that articles about DevSpace recommend using with it, each with its job.

ChatGPT — Built to work with ChatGPT.
Canva — Create and edit designs and slides inside the chat.
Zapier — The largest app catalog for no-code automations and agents
Firecrawl — Provides direct web data access for AI agents with open source flexibility.
ElevenLabs — Text-to-speech, voice cloning and sound from the chat.
Runway — Leading video model plus editing, upscaling and an agentic collaborator

Alternatives to DevSpace

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MCP Extensions — Enables developers to build plugins that integrate natively with ChatGPT.
Coding Tools MCP — Turns any chat app into a coding agent with strict workspace safety boundaries.
Codex with ChatGPT — Uses idle ChatGPT Plus quotas for coding agent planning and review.
devpit — Control multiple coding agents in one window with side-by-side panes and cost tracking.
TODO app + OpenCode terminal, in the tab — Runs the app, dev server, and AI agent completely inside a browser tab.
ChatDev — Build and execute customized multi-agent systems rapidly through simple configuration without coding.
OpenCode — Works with 75+ model providers, local models, and existing subscriptions
jevgrep — Reduces coding agent costs by providing targeted, relevant repository context.
MCP Apps — Enables interactive UIs like charts and forms inside AI chat clients.
Codeg — Run multiple AI coding agents together and manage them from mobile devices.

All DevSpace alternatives