Feature Request: IDE Settings API Tools

[genyk1p]

Problem

PyCharm/IDEA settings are a massive tree with hundreds of options that's difficult to navigate. Finding a specific setting or remembering where it's located is a challenge on its own. An MCP server could significantly simplify working with settings through an AI assistant.

Proposed Solution

Add tools for reading and modifying IDE settings:

get_settings_schema / search_settings

Get a list of available settings or search for a setting by keyword.

search_settings(query: "font size")
→ Editor > Font > Size, Console > Font > Size, ...

get_setting_value

Get the current value of a setting.

get_setting_value(path: "editor.font.size")
→ 14

set_setting_value

Change a setting value.

set_setting_value(path: "editor.font.size", value: 16)
→ OK

Use Case Examples

• "Increase editor font size to 16"
• "Enable auto-save for files"
• "Show all settings related to formatting"
• "Disable spell checking"
• "What's my current line spacing?"

Why This Is Useful

1. Discoverability — AI can find settings by description, no need to know the exact path
2. Speed — change a setting with one command instead of navigating through menus
3. Automation — enables scripting environment setup
4. Helping newcomers — AI can explain what a setting does and suggest optimal values