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Quick Setup Guide

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Authorize MCP Servers to Use with Strata

Navigate to the Klavis home page and click “MCP Server” in the left sidebar. You will see a list of MCP servers available in Klavis.Klavis home pageClick the “Authorize” button next to your chosen server. Once server is authorized, you will see Green Checkmark status.Authorize MCP Servers
You can authorize one or more servers to use with Strata
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Configure VS Code IDE with Strata

  • Via Dashboard
  • Via Code
From Klavis Dashboard, click Add to VS Code and you will be redirected to VS Code IDE.Copy Strata Server URLVS Code will automatically open the MCP dialog with Strata Server URL pre-filled. Click Install to save the configuration.Install Strata in VS Code
You can add Single MCP Server URL directly here as well:
  1. Navigate to Target Server and click Three Dots next to your server
  2. Tap Show Individual Server URL and copy the URL
  3. Paste this URL in VS Code settings as described above
  • Automatically redirected to OAuth authorization
  • Sign in to your account (GitHub, Google, Slack, etc.)
  • Grant necessary permissions
  • Redirected back to Klavis automatically
  • Prompted to enter an API key
  • Follow service-specific instructions to generate key
  • Paste key in the provided field
  • Click “Save” to continue
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Verify Tools Loading

In Github Copilot Chat, open “Configure Tools” (Tools icon) and scroll down to MCP Server: klavis-strata. You will see the list of available tools in Strata.Strata Tools loading in VS Code
As a prerequisite, you should have GitHub Copilot Chat extension installed in your VS Code IDE.
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Start Using in Github Copilot Chat inside VS Code IDE

Using MCP Server in Github Copilot ChatOpen Chat (Cmd/Ctrl + I) and start using natural language:
"Create a new issue titled 'Add dark mode' with priority label"
🎯 Github Copilot Chat automatically detects when to use Strata based on context - no need to specify explicitly!
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Happy Building! 🎉

You’re all set! Your Strata is now integrated with Github Copilot in VS Code IDE.

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Troubleshooting

  • Double-check your Server URL for typos
  • Ensure stable internet connection
  • Verify authentication in Klavis dashboard
  • Check VS Code logs (View → Output → GitHub Copilot) for errors
  • Try completely restarting VS Code IDE
  • Re-authenticate in the Klavis dashboard
  • Check if your OAuth tokens have expired
  • Verify API key permissions (for API key services)
  • Ensure you’ve granted all necessary permissions
  • Limit the number of active MCP servers
  • Check your internet connection speed
  • Restart VS Code IDE periodically
  • Contact support if issues persist

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