beginner⏱️ 22-32 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate ActionKit by Paragon MCP server with Continue. Includes saas integration hub and authentication management.

ActionKit by Paragon + Continue: Complete MCP Integration

ActionKit by Paragon is a MCP server that Connect to 130+ SaaS integrations (e.g. Slack, Salesforce, Gmail) with Paragon’s ActionKit API..

When integrated with Continue, you can:

  • Connect to 130+ SaaS applications via ActionKit API
  • Handle OAuth and API authentication for integrations
  • Execute custom OpenAPI action definitions

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up ActionKit by Paragon in Continue, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • ActionKit by Paragon will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use ActionKit by Paragon tools directly in Continue
  • All ActionKit by Paragon capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Node.js 22.14.0
  • npm
  • Paragon account
  • Paragon project identifier from dashboard
  • RS256 JWT signing key for authentication
  • Continue installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Cross-platform)

Installation

Step 1: Install ActionKit by Paragon

Install using npm:

git clone https://github.com/useparagon/paragon-mcp.git && cd paragon-mcp && npm install

Verify installation:

npm run start

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Continue

  1. Open Continue settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add ActionKit by Paragon server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use ActionKit by Paragon in Continue:

Schedule Team Meeting

Create a Google Calendar event and notify team via Slack

Ask Continue: "Schedule a team standup for tomorrow at 9 AM and send a Slack notification to the dev-team channel"

Expected Result: Calendar event created and Slack message sent with meeting details

Create Sales Lead

Add new lead to Salesforce from customer inquiry

Ask Continue: "Create a new lead in Salesforce for John Doe from Acme Corp with email [email protected]"

Expected Result: Lead record created in Salesforce with contact information and follow-up tasks

Email Campaign Follow-up

Send follow-up emails via Gmail for marketing campaign

Ask Continue: "Send a follow-up email to all prospects who opened our product demo email last week"

Expected Result: Targeted emails sent to qualified prospects with personalized content

Multi-Platform Data Sync

Sync customer data between HubSpot and Salesforce

Ask Continue: "Update all HubSpot contacts that were modified today in our Salesforce CRM"

Expected Result: Contact records synchronized with latest information across both platforms

Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch Continue
  2. Verify ActionKit by Paragon is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic ActionKit by Paragon functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

JWT Authentication Failed

Symptoms: 401 Unauthorized errors, Invalid token messages

Cause: Incorrect SIGNING_KEY or expired credentials

Solution:

  • Verify SIGNING_KEY matches private key from Paragon dashboard
  • Ensure key is in correct RS256 format
  • Check PROJECT_ID is correct for your account
  • Regenerate keys if necessary

Integration Not Available

Symptoms: Service not found errors, Integration disabled messages

Cause: Integration not enabled in Paragon project or LIMIT_TO_INTEGRATIONS restriction

Solution:

  • Enable required integrations in Paragon dashboard
  • Remove or update LIMIT_TO_INTEGRATIONS environment variable
  • Verify integration is available in your Paragon plan
  • Check integration-specific requirements

User Authorization Required

Symptoms: OAuth flow errors, Permission denied messages

Cause: User has not authorized the integration or scope issues

Solution:

  • Guide user through OAuth authorization flow
  • Check required scopes for the integration
  • Verify callback URLs are configured correctly
  • Re-authorize if tokens are expired

Server Connection Timeout

Symptoms: Connection timeouts, SSE endpoint not responding

Cause: Server not running or network connectivity issues

Solution:

  • Start server with npm run start
  • Verify PORT is not in use by another service
  • Check firewall settings allow connections
  • Test endpoint with curl: curl http://localhost:3001/health

Extension Installation Failed

Symptoms: Marketplace errors, Extension not appearing

Cause: IDE version incompatibility or marketplace issues

Solution:

  • Check IDE version meets minimum requirements
  • Try manual installation from extension file
  • Clear IDE cache and restart
  • Check internet connectivity and proxy settings

MCP Configuration Not Loaded

Symptoms: Settings not applied, Server not connecting

Cause: Configuration file errors or location issues

Solution:

  • Verify JSON syntax in configuration file
  • Check configuration file location and permissions
  • Use absolute paths for server executables
  • Restart IDE after configuration changes

Server Tools Not Available

Symptoms: Continue working but no MCP tools, Limited functionality

Cause: Server connection or protocol issues

Solution:

  • Verify MCP server installation and PATH
  • Test server independently from command line
  • Check server logs for connection errors
  • Ensure server implements MCP protocol correctly

IDE Performance Issues

Symptoms: Slow responses, IDE freezing

Cause: Resource usage or configuration problems

Solution:

  • Check system resources and available memory
  • Reduce number of concurrent MCP servers
  • Update Continue extension to latest version
  • Configure appropriate timeout settings

ActionKit by Paragon not appearing in Continue

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check ActionKit by Paragon installation
  • Restart Continue
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that ActionKit by Paragon is integrated with Continue:

  • Explore all ActionKit by Paragon capabilities through Continue
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with Continue
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to ActionKit by Paragon development

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