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

# Configure Recallium in your IDEs

> Authenticate the Recallium MCP server in Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, VS Code, and Cursor

The installer adds the Recallium MCP server to each client you select. Some clients also ask you to authenticate the server before your agent can use it. Authentication opens your browser, where you sign in to Recallium Cloud and approve access.

In every client, the MCP server is named `recallium`.

<Note>
  Run the installer first. See the [Quickstart](/quickstart).
</Note>

## Claude Code

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the MCP server list">
    Start Claude Code and run:

    ```text theme={null}
    /mcp
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate recallium">
    Select **recallium**, then select **Authenticate**. Complete the sign-in in your browser.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Codex

The installer authenticates Codex when it adds the MCP server. Your browser opens during setup, and you sign in there.

If the sign-in did not finish, run this command in your terminal:

```bash theme={null}
codex mcp login recallium
```

To confirm that the server is connected, run `codex mcp list`.

## GitHub Copilot

The installer adds Recallium to GitHub Copilot CLI. When Copilot CLI starts and finds a server that needs authentication, it opens your browser so you can sign in.

To check the server, run this command in Copilot CLI:

```text theme={null}
/mcp show recallium
```

The command shows the server status and the tools it provides.

## VS Code

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the MCP server list">
    Open the Command Palette with **Cmd+Shift+P** on macOS or **Ctrl+Shift+P** on Windows and Linux. Run **MCP: List Servers**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start recallium">
    Select **recallium**, then select **Start Server**. If VS Code asks whether you trust the server, confirm it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    When VS Code asks to authenticate the server, select **Allow**. Complete the sign-in in your browser.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  You can also run **MCP: Open User Configuration** and select **Auth** above the `recallium` entry. Use this to sign in again later.
</Tip>

## Cursor

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the MCP settings">
    Open **Cursor Settings** from **Settings** on Windows and Linux or **Preferences** on macOS. Select **Customize**, then **MCP**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate recallium">
    Find **recallium** in the list and select the option to authenticate. Complete the sign-in in your browser.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Confirm the connection

After you authenticate, run:

```bash theme={null}
npx -y recallium status
```

If a connection still needs attention, run `npx -y recallium doctor` or see [Troubleshooting](/guides/troubleshooting).

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Supported clients" icon="laptop-code" href="/guides/supported-clients">
    See which clients the installer connects on each operating system.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/guides/troubleshooting">
    Fix installation and connection problems.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>