Node.js is essential in the Tavily MCP server setup as it provides the environment to run the server. It ensures smooth communication between the AI system and other tools or clients.

Visual Studio Code is a lightweight IDE from Microsoft for developers to write code in a variety of languages like Python, PHP and more. It has inbuilt support for Git as well.

How to install VS Code as a snap package If you prefer to install VS Code as a snap package for easy management and self-containment, all you have to do is run the commands below.