Connecting VS Code

Compatible Extensions

VS Code supports MCP through various AI extensions. Any extension that supports the Model Context Protocol can work with CodeContext. Some popular options include:

• GitHub Copilot with MCP support
• Continue.dev
• Other MCP-compatible AI extensions

Check the extension documentation to confirm MCP support before proceeding.

Configuration Steps

The exact setup depends on which extension you are using, but the general steps are:

1. Configure MCP in VS Code — Open your VS Code settings (JSON) and add a "mcp" section with your CodeContext server URL and API key in the headers.
2. Install a compatible AI extension — Make sure you have an MCP-compatible AI extension installed, such as the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support or the Claude extension for VS Code.
3. Verify the connection — Open the MCP server panel in VS Code to confirm CodeContext is connected. Ask your AI assistant to retrieve your coding standards.

Verify the Connection

Open the AI chat panel in VS Code and ask a question about your standards. If the connection is working, the assistant will be able to reference your CodeContext knowledge base and return relevant results.

Usage Tips

Once connected, your AI assistant in VS Code will have access to all your standards and API specs. When you ask for help writing code, it can check your conventions and suggest code that follows your team's patterns.

For the best experience, keep your standards up to date and well-organized with clear titles and tags.