What you need
Use a current VS Code release with MCP support and agent mode enabled. Microsoft changes command names and configuration schema as the feature evolves, so treat the official documentation as the source of truth for your version.
Add the server
- Open the Command Palette or the current MCP management UI in VS Code.
- Choose the command to add an MCP server, if present, then choose the remote HTTP/server URL option when prompted. Command labels vary by version.
- Enter
https://zambo.dev/mcpand use the server namezambo. - Leave authentication fields empty. Zambo's endpoint is zero-auth.
Config-file option
VS Code versions can use workspace or user-level MCP configuration. Use the filename and schema specified in the current Microsoft documentation, then add this standard server entry:
Verify it works
Open agent mode and ask it to list available tools or perform a small task Zambo supports, such as generating a QR code for https://zambo.dev. A completed call confirms the connection. If the server is absent, confirm MCP support is enabled and re-add the exact URL.
Machine detail: MCP clients may begin with a default list; a client requesting the full catalog can receive the live catalog. VS Code controls tool visibility in its agent UI.
Usage and pricing
The free tier includes 20 free calls per metered tool each day with no account. The verified Day Pass costs $0.99 for 24 hours, paid in USDC on Base through day_pass_activate. The Zambo Pass costs $29/month or $290/year; verified $ZAMBO holders pay $19/month.
Quick FAQ
No. Register the remote URL; VS Code connects directly.
Brennan Zambo built it solo. Zambo is MIT licensed.