beginner⏱️ 10-20 minutes📅 Updated June 2026

Step-by-step guide to integrate ai-Bible MCP server with Sourcegraph Cody. Includes get_verse and search_verses.

ai-Bible + Sourcegraph Cody: Complete MCP Integration

ai-Bible is a MCP server that Search the bible reliably and repeatably ai-Bible Labs.

When integrated with Sourcegraph Cody, you can:

  • Retrieve specific Bible verses by reference
  • Search for Bible verses containing specific keywords
  • Retrieve an entire chapter

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up ai-Bible in Sourcegraph Cody, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

  • ai-Bible will be fully integrated and operational
  • You can use ai-Bible tools directly in Sourcegraph Cody
  • All ai-Bible capabilities will be available for your workflows
  • Access to 4 different tools

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • Sourcegraph Cody installed and configured
  • Compatible operating system (VS Code Extension, JetBrains Extension)

Installation

Step 1: Install ai-Bible

Configuration

Step 2: Configure Sourcegraph Cody

  1. Open Sourcegraph Cody settings
  2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
  3. Add ai-Bible server with appropriate settings
  4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use ai-Bible in Sourcegraph Cody:

Verse Lookup for Study

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Ask Sourcegraph Cody: "Get Matthew 5:3-12 (Beatitudes)"

Expected Result: undefined

Thematic Bible Search

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Ask Sourcegraph Cody: "Find all verses about faith in Hebrews"

Expected Result: undefined

Comparative Study

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Ask Sourcegraph Cody: "Compare creation accounts in Genesis 1 and Psalm 104"

Expected Result: undefined

Testing Your Setup

  1. Launch Sourcegraph Cody
  2. Verify ai-Bible is available in the tools list
  3. Test basic ai-Bible functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Tools Not Available

Symptoms: Cody does not see the connected tools

Cause: Incorrect config path or JSON syntax error

Solution:

  • Verify path is exactly ~/.config/cody/mcp_servers.json
  • Check JSON validity
  • Check Cody output logs in VS Code Output panel

ai-Bible not appearing in Sourcegraph Cody

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

  • Verify configuration syntax
  • Check ai-Bible installation
  • Restart Sourcegraph Cody
  • Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that ai-Bible is integrated with Sourcegraph Cody:

  • Explore all ai-Bible capabilities through Sourcegraph Cody
  • Check out other MCP servers that work with Sourcegraph Cody
  • Join the MCP community for tips and support
  • Consider contributing to ai-Bible development

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ai-Bible + Sourcegraph Cody: MCP Setup Guide (2026)