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

# VS Code

> Connect VS Code to Ref Plans.

[VSCode MCP docs](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/customization/mcp-servers)

You can find your API key at [ref.tools/keys](https://ref.tools/keys)

## Install Steps

1. Open the VSCode command palette `Shift + Command + P (Mac)` or  `Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux)`
2. Type `mcp` and select the `MCP: Add server...` action.
3. Select the `HTTP` option.
4. Enter Server URL `https://api.plan.ref.tools/mcp?apiKey=<your-api-key>`
5. Enter Server ID `RefPlan`

For plan-specific mode, use `https://api.plan.ref.tools/mcp?plan=<PLAN_ID>&apiKey=<your-api-key>`.

## Verify

1. Open the Chat UI.
2. In the chat input box, you should see a tools icon next to the send message icon. Click it.
3. This should open the `Configure Tools` menu. You should see `MCP Server: RefPlan` with tools enabled.

## Get help

If you have any issues, please reach out to `help@ref.tools`. We're happy to help you get started!