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How to add the Notion MCP server to VS Code (GitHub Copilot)

Server URL: https://mcp.notion.com/mcp
Sign-in: OAuth. Your client opens a browser window to sign in.
Our hands-on result: Works 6 of 6 tasks passed, tested Oct 16, 2026 with MCP Inspector (reference client).

VS Code setup

File: .vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "notion": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.notion.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  1. Save the file and click Start above the server entry. VS Code asks you to trust the server.
  2. VS Code opens your browser to sign in on first connect.

We ran the hands-on test in a reference client, not in VS Code. This config follows VS Code's documented format for remote (Streamable HTTP) servers. If it fails for you, tell us and we will retest.

Known problems and fixes

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How to add the Notion MCP server to VS Code (tested Oct 16, 2026)