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Continue's MCP (Model Context Protocol) integration allows the Continue open-source AI code assistant to connect to external tools, systems, and databases via MCP servers configured in its YAML-based setup. It enables developers to extend their IDE-based AI agent with custom tools, context providers, and prompts, all usable within Continue's agent mode. MCP servers can be local (stdio) or remote (SSE/HTTP), and support secure secret injection for API keys and credentials. Continue acts as an MCP host for VS Code and JetBrains IDEs, allowing any compatible MCP server to augment the coding assistant with real-time data and automated workflows.