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

# Connect VS Code to Zapier MCP

> Add Zapier MCP to VS Code in one click or through your MCP configuration.

Zapier MCP connects to VS Code as an MCP server. Install it in one click, or add the Zapier connect URL to your configuration manually.

## Before you begin

* A [Zapier account](https://zapier.com/sign-up).
* VS Code with MCP support (GitHub Copilot in Agent mode).

## Install in one click

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  Open VS Code and add the Zapier MCP server automatically.
</Card>

## Configure manually

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your MCP config">
    Open the command palette (`Cmd+Shift+P`) and run **MCP: Open User Configuration**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the Zapier server">
    Add the following to your settings:

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "servers": {
        "Zapier": {
          "url": "https://mcp.zapier.com/api/v1/connect"
        }
      }
    }
    ```

    When prompted, authenticate with your Zapier account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    In VS Code, open a new Copilot chat in Agent mode and ask:

    ```text theme={null}
    Run the Zapier onboarding skill using get_zapier_skill with name "zapier-mcp-onboarding" and follow its instructions.
    ```

    Your agent lists the Zapier tools available to it. If nothing appears, check [Troubleshoot](/mcp/troubleshoot/tools-missing-in-client).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Your first MCP workflow" href="/mcp/your-first-mcp-workflow">
    Run the onboarding Skill and make your first tool call.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How tools work" href="/mcp/how-tools-work">
    Learn how dynamic tool discovery works and what the meta-tools do.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>