---
title: "Mcp Faq Wsl"
source: dbt Core Documentation
source_url: https://github.com/dbt-labs/docs.getdbt.com
licence: Apache-2.0
domain: data-and-analysis
subdomain: dbt-docs
date_added: 2026-04-25
---

<Expandable alt_header="Configuration not working in WSL (VS Code)">

**Symptoms:** VS Code MCP config works on other machines or native Windows but not in WSL.

**Cause:** Local user settings are not applied in WSL environments.

**Solution:**

Configure MCP in the WSL-specific settings instead of local user settings:
1. Open the Command Palette → **Preferences: Open Remote Settings**.
2. Or select the **Remote** tab in the Settings editor.
3. Add your MCP server configuration there.
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