Connect VS Code

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

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.

Related

• Connect Claude Desktop
• Connect Cursor
• Troubleshoot