---
title: VS Code Installation Guide
description: How to install the F5 Cloud Status MCP server in VS Code
---
VS Code has native MCP support built-in. Installing the F5 XC Cloud Status MCP server requires just one command.
## Prerequisites
- **VS Code** version 1.96.0+ (`code --version`)
- **Node.js** 18.0.0 or higher (`node --version`)
- **npm** installed (comes with Node.js)
## Installation
### Method 1: CLI Command (Recommended)
```bash
code --add-mcp '{"name":"f5xc-cloudstatus","command":"npx","args":["-y","@robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp@latest"]}'
```
### Method 2: Manual Configuration
Edit VS Code settings:
```json
{
"mcp.servers": {
"f5xc-cloudstatus": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@robinmordasiewicz/f5xc-cloudstatus-mcp@latest"]
}
}
}
```
Then reload VS Code (Ctrl+Shift+P → "Developer: Reload Window").
## Verification
Open VS Code chat (Cmd+L) and try:
```text
What is the current status of F5 Cloud services?
```
## Platform-Specific Paths
| Platform | Path |
|----------|------|
| macOS | `~/.config/Code/User/settings.json` |
| Windows | `%APPDATA%\Code\User\settings.json` |
| Linux | `~/.config/Code/User/settings.json` |
## Next Steps
- Review [Troubleshooting Guide](../troubleshooting/) if issues arise
- Check [Home](../../) for tool descriptions and verification queries
