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Connect VS Code

Last updated May 14, 2026 · 3 min read

VS Code doesn't natively support MCP — you need an extension.

Slima Authorized Apps: VS Code via MCP extension appears here

Pick an MCP extension

Two common ones:

MCP Tools

  • Search "MCP" in the marketplace
  • Standard MCP server management

Continue

  • Long-standing AI code assistant
  • Newer versions support MCP servers

Setup (MCP Tools example)

1 · Install the extension

VS Code Marketplace → search MCP Tools → Install.

2 · Get token

npx slima-mcp@0 auth

3 · Add the server

Extension settings (⌘, → search mcp):

"mcp.servers": {
  "slima": {
    "command": "npx",
    "args": ["-y", "slima-mcp@0"]
  }
}

4 · Reload window

⌘⇧P → Developer: Reload Window

5 · Verify

Open the extension's chat:

@slima list my books

Limits

Using MCP through an extension adds one layer vs native tools (Claude Desktop / Cursor) — issues, check the extension's docs first.

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