beginner⏱️ 16-26 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate Agentset MCP server with Roo Code. Includes search_knowledge_base and get_document.

Agentset + Roo Code: Complete MCP Integration

Agentset is a MCP server that RAG for your knowledge base connected to Agentset..

When integrated with Roo Code, you can:

  • Search through indexed documents using RAG
  • Retrieve specific document by ID
  • Perform semantic search across knowledge base

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Agentset in Roo Code, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • Agentset will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use Agentset tools directly in Roo Code
  • All Agentset capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • API key from Agentset dashboard
  • Namespace identifier for knowledge base
  • Roo Code installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Installation

Step 1: Install Agentset

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Roo Code

  1. Locate your configuration file:

    • Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.roo\mcp_settings.json
    • macOS: ~/.roo/mcp_settings.json
    • Linux: ~/.roo/mcp_settings.json
  2. Add server configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentset": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "agentset"],
      "env": {
        "AGENTSET_API_KEY": "as_1234567890abcdef",
        "AGENTSET_NAMESPACE_ID": "ns_workspace123",
        "AGENTSET_TENANT_ID": "tenant_abc123"
      }
    }
  }
}

  1. Restart Roo Code

Completely quit and restart Roo Code to load the new configuration.

Examples

Once configured, you can use Agentset in Roo Code:

Technical Documentation Search

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Ask Roo Code: "How do I configure SSL certificates in our system?"

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Code Example Retrieval

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Ask Roo Code: "Show me examples of error handling in our codebase"

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Policy and Procedure Lookup

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Ask Roo Code: "What's our deployment approval process?"

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Testing Your Setup

  1. Start a new conversation in Roo Code
  2. Ask Roo Code to list available tools
  3. Try using Agentset functionality

Test prompts:

  • "Type @ and verify Agentset appears in the tools list"
  • "Ask: "Use Agentset to help with my task""
  • "Check Roo Code output panel for server connection status"

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

MCP Server Not Connecting

Symptoms: Server not appearing in tools list, Connection timeout, MCP tools unavailable

Cause: Incorrect configuration or server not starting

Solution:

  • Verify mcp_settings.json syntax is correct
  • Check that Node.js and npx are installed and in PATH
  • View Roo Code output panel for error messages
  • Test server command manually in terminal: npx -y {server_id}
  • Ensure environment variables are properly set

Permission Denied Errors

Symptoms: Cannot execute commands, File access denied, Terminal commands blocked

Cause: Roo Code requires explicit permission for file and command operations

Solution:

  • Review and approve permission requests when prompted
  • Check VS Code workspace trust settings
  • Enable necessary permissions in Roo Code settings
  • Verify file and folder permissions on your system

API Key or Model Issues

Symptoms: Authentication failed, Model not responding, No AI completions

Cause: AI model API key not configured or invalid

Solution:

  • Verify API key is correctly set in Roo Code settings
  • Check API key has sufficient credits/quota
  • Test with a different AI model provider
  • Review Roo Code output panel for API error details

Custom Mode Not Working with MCP

Symptoms: MCP tools not available in custom mode, Mode cannot access server

Cause: Custom mode configuration does not include MCP tool permissions

Solution:

  • Edit custom mode configuration to include MCP tools
  • Add "Use MCP" to available tools in mode definition
  • Ensure mode has appropriate permissions for external tools
  • Test with default mode first to verify MCP server works

Extension Conflicts

Symptoms: Roo Code not responding, VS Code performance issues, Unexpected behavior

Cause: Conflicts with other AI coding extensions

Solution:

  • Disable other AI coding extensions (Cline, Continue, etc.)
  • Restart VS Code after disabling conflicting extensions
  • Check VS Code extension logs for conflict errors
  • Use only one AI coding assistant extension at a time

Agentset not appearing in Roo Code

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check Agentset installation
  • Restart Roo Code
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Agentset is integrated with Roo Code:

  • Explore all Agentset capabilities through Roo Code
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with Roo Code
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to Agentset development

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