# Connecting VS Code
> Source: https://www.fuze-store.com/docs/store/ai-connections/connecting-vscode

# Connecting VS Code

This guide connects **VS Code** to your Fuze Store account through GitHub Copilot's MCP support. It works with **Copilot Free**.

## Before You Start

- **VS Code** (version 1.99 or later) with **GitHub Copilot** enabled.
- You have **Owner** or **Admin** access to the store you want to connect.
- The **AI Connections** add-on is active on that store.

## Get Your MCP URL

In the Fuze Store app, open **Configurations → MCP → Connect an assistant** and copy the **MCP Server URL**:

```text
https://api.fuze-store.com/mcp/store/<your-store-id>
```

## Connect

The quickest path is the **Install in VS Code** button on the Connect screen in the Fuze Store app — it opens VS Code's MCP install dialog with the URL pre-filled. To set it up by hand instead:

**1. Add the server.** Add the block below to `.vscode/mcp.json` in your workspace (substitute your MCP Server URL):

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "fuze-store": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api.fuze-store.com/mcp/store/<your-store-id>"
    }
  }
}
```

**2. Start the server.** Run **MCP: List Servers** from the command palette and start the Fuze Store server.

**3. Approve in the browser.** VS Code opens a browser for the OAuth handshake. Sign into Fuze Store if prompted, review the permissions, and **Approve**.

## Ask Your First Question

In Copilot Chat (agent mode), try:

- "What were yesterday's sales?"
- "List my low-stock products."
- "Which staff member had the most sales this week?"

## If Something Goes Wrong

If the server does not appear, confirm the JSON is valid and that Copilot agent mode is enabled. For Fuze-side issues, see the troubleshooting section of [Setting Up AI Access](/docs/store/ai-connections/setting-up-oauth).

  - [AI Connections Overview](/docs/store/ai-connections/overview)
  - [Connecting Windsurf](/docs/store/ai-connections/connecting-windsurf)
  - [Setting Up AI Access](/docs/store/ai-connections/setting-up-oauth)
  - [Understanding Permissions](/docs/store/ai-connections/understanding-scopes)