# GitHub Copilot in VS Code (/docs/agent-setup/github-copilot)



## Try it [#try-it]

<CopyPrompt text="Use SMB to explain the business information this client portal could show for a small-business advisor." />

## Connect SMB [#connect-smb]

1. Open the Command Palette.
2. Run **MCP: Add Server**.
3. Choose **HTTP** and enter `https://api-staging.smb.co/mcp`.
4. Name the server **SMB**.
5. Choose **Global** to use SMB everywhere or **Workspace** for the current project.
6. Start the server and sign in if prompted.

## Add it with a file [#add-it-with-a-file]

You can also add SMB to `.vscode/mcp.json`:

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "smb": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://api-staging.smb.co/mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

[Read the official VS Code MCP guide](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/customization/mcp-servers)