1Complete prerequisites
Follow the Prerequisites guide to install Python, uvx, and get your Paradex private key.
2Add the Paradex MCP server
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in the root of your project folder (create the .vscode folder if it doesn’t exist):
Replace your_private_key_here with your actual key.
3Reload VS Code
Reload the window — the tools will appear in Copilot Chat.
4Verify it’s working
Ask your AI assistant:
“What markets are available on Paradex?”
If you get a list of trading pairs, you’re connected.
To test trading access, ask:
“Show me my Paradex account summary.”