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

# Connect VS Code (GitHub Copilot)

> Add the Consensus MCP server to VS Code with GitHub Copilot.

Add to your MCP configuration:

```json theme={null}
{
  "servers": {
    "consensus": {
      "url": "https://mcp.consensus.app/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

## Next

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  <Card title="Verify your connection" icon="circle-check" href="/consensus-mcp#verify-your-connection">
    Run a test search and fix common setup issues.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans and access" icon="credit-card" href="/mcp-plans-and-access">
    Papers per search, monthly calls, and rate limits for each plan.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>