> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://animus.so/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# VS Code

> Set up Animus MCP in VS Code with Copilot Chat

## Prerequisites

* VS Code 1.99 or later
* GitHub Copilot extension installed

## Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open settings">
    Open your VS Code `settings.json` (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P > "Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)").
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the MCP server">
    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "mcp": {
        "servers": {
          "animus": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.animus.so/mcp"
          }
        }
      }
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    Open Copilot Chat in **Agent mode**. You'll be prompted to sign in with your Animus account via OAuth.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>MCP tools only work in Copilot Chat's Agent mode, not in inline completions.</Tip>

<Tip>You can also use Animus in your browser. Install from the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/animus-ai-bookmark-manage/kiojjkcbjhofijkimghmpajbniilkgle) or [Firefox Add-ons](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/animus-ai-bookmark-manager/).</Tip>