MCP & Integrations
Extend Claude Code with MCP servers, connect it to GitHub, and set up the VS Code integration for a seamless workflow.
MCP servers extend what Claude Code can do beyond reading and editing files. This guide covers the five MCP servers that belong in every project: Filesystem, GitHub, Database, Web Search, and Memory. You will learn what each server does, how to configure it in .mcp.json, and real workflows that make each one indispensable.
The GitHub MCP server turns Claude Code into a full-featured GitHub client. This guide covers setup, real PR review workflows, issue management, CI monitoring, and security best practices. Learn when to use the GitHub MCP versus the gh CLI and how to combine both for maximum productivity.
Claude Code works beautifully from the terminal, but the VS Code extension brings it directly into your editor with inline diffs, side-by-side chat, and one-click accept/reject for changes. This guide covers installation, configuration, keyboard shortcuts, and when to use the VS Code integration versus the CLI.