Prerequisites
- GitHub Copilot CLI installed
- CORE account (sign up at core.heysol.ai)
Step 1: Configure CORE MCP Server
Add the following to your~/.copilot/mcp-config.json file:
Step 2: Generate API Key
- Log in to your CORE dashboard at core.heysol.ai
- Navigate to Settings → API Key
- Click Generate new key
- Name it “copilot-cli”
- Copy the generated API key
- Replace
YOUR_API_KEYin the configuration above with your actual API key
Step 3: Verify Connection
Test your setup to ensure everything is working correctly:-
Test memory search:
Ask Copilot CLI:
Can you search my memory for [something you've previously stored]? - Check connection status: Verify that core appears in your MCP servers list
- Test operations: Ask Copilot CLI to store and retrieve information across sessions
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues:- Verify your API key is correct and not expired
- Ensure the mcp-config.json file is properly formatted
- Restart Copilot CLI after configuration changes
- Check that you’re logged into your CORE account
