# MCP in Continue.dev
SUMMARY: Connect Synapse to Continue.dev — open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains.

MCP in Continue.dev
Continue.dev is an open-source AI coding assistant for VS Code and JetBrains
IDEs. With Synapse MCP, Continue gains persistent memory across sessions.
Prerequisites
- VS Code or JetBrains IDE
- Continue.dev extension installed
- Node.js 18+
- Your Synapse Mind Key
Setup
Step 1: Open Continue Config
In VS Code or JetBrains:
1. Open the Continue extension sidebar
2. Click the gear icon → "Open config.json"
Or edit  directly.
Step 2: Add Synapse MCP Server
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Step 3: Reload Continue
Reload the VS Code window (Cmd+Shift+P → "Reload Window") or restart your IDE.
Verify It Works
In the Continue chat:
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Continue should call  and respond with your stored memories.
Common Patterns
Project context
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Continue calls , sees your project memories, and continues
work where you left off.
Code review patterns
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Continue finds your stored code review patterns and applies them.
Pair programming memory
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Continue stores it as a  memory.
Troubleshooting
MCP server not connecting
1. Check  is valid JSON
2. Verify Node.js: 
3. Check Continue's output panel (View → Output → Continue)
4. Restart IDE
Tools not appearing
- Verify Continue version supports MCP (≥ 0.9.x)
- Check  env var is set in the config
- Look for MCP errors in Continue's logs
Next Steps
- Claude Desktop Setup
- Custom MCP Client