AgentRPC + Continue: Complete MCP Integration
AgentRPC is a MCP server that Connect to any function, any language, across network boundaries using AgentRPC..
When integrated with Continue, you can:
- Register functions across languages and networks
- Call functions across network boundaries
- List all registered functions across languages
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up AgentRPC in Continue, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Achieve
After completing this setup:
- AgentRPC will be fully integrated and operational
- You can use AgentRPC tools directly in Continue
- All AgentRPC capabilities will be available for your workflows
- Access to 4 different tools
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- API secret from AgentRPC dashboard
- Continue installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, Cross-platform)
Installation
Step 1: Install AgentRPC
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Continue
- Open Continue settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add AgentRPC server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use AgentRPC in Continue:
Multi-Language Microservices
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Cross-Cloud Function Calls
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Ask Continue: "Execute distributed data processing across three clouds"
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Kubernetes Function Registry
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Testing Your Setup
- Launch Continue
- Verify AgentRPC is available in the tools list
- Test basic AgentRPC functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
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
AgentRPC not appearing in Continue
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check AgentRPC installation
- Restart Continue
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that AgentRPC is integrated with Continue:
- Explore all AgentRPC capabilities through Continue
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Continue
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to AgentRPC development
Need Help?
- Search for AgentRPC documentation
- Check the Continue MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions