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client:VS Code transport:streamable-http runtime:npm tools:4

Install hn mcp server in VS Code

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "hn-mcp-server": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://hn.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Requires agent mode. MCP: Open User Configuration puts the same block in every workspace. VS Code docs

What VS Code can do once it is connected

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