> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mcp-docs.nichefire.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mcp-docs.nichefire.com/quick-start/supported-integrations/commercial-mcp-clients/vs-code.md).

# VS Code

Connect Nichefire MCP to Visual Studio Code through an MCP-compatible extension to use Nichefire’s trend intelligence within your development workflow.

### Configuration

Add Nichefire as a remote MCP server in VS Code's `mcp.json` — workspace `.vscode/mcp.json` or your user profile:

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "nichefire": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "<MCP_URL>",
      "headers": { "x-api-key": "<YOUR_API_KEY>" }
    }
  }
}
```

[Environments & Access](/overview/environments-and-access.md)

VS Code also supports OAuth for remote MCP servers — omit the `headers` block and VS Code will prompt you to sign in instead.

> A workspace `.vscode/mcp.json` is usually committed to source control, so prefer your user profile config, or OAuth, rather than putting your API key in a file your team shares.