Set up refd in Continue

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01Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "refd": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://refd.ai/api/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Remote server. This uses the mcp-remote bridge so Continue can reach the hosted endpoint. Add it to ~/.continue/config.yaml.

02Steps

Make sure Continue is installed and up to date.
Open ~/.continue/config.yaml and add the block above (merge into any existing mcpServers).
Provide any required API keys/credentials as environment variables.
Restart Continue and confirm refd’s tools appear.

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04Provenance

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last_checked2026-07-29 03:51Z

sourcesOfficial MCP Registry [p1]

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