# Using coding agents: Claude Code, Cursor, Codex and more

> Practical guides to each coding agent by name: installing it, adding MCP servers, writing its instructions file and the workflows that hold up.

6 articles
Canonical: https://polylane.com/series/using-coding-agents/

1. [How to use Claude Code: a practical guide](https://polylane.com/learn/coding-agents/how-to-use-claude-code/): How to use Claude Code: install it, write a CLAUDE.md, pick a permission mode, steer it mid-task, script it with -p and connect it to your tools with MCP.
2. [How to add MCP servers to Cursor](https://polylane.com/learn/coding-agents/how-to-add-mcp-servers-to-cursor/): How to add MCP servers to Cursor: project and global mcp.json files, remote and local servers, OAuth sign-in, secrets from env vars and tool approvals.
3. [How to use Codex CLI: install, AGENTS.md, MCP and exec](https://polylane.com/learn/coding-agents/how-to-use-codex-cli/): How to use Codex CLI: install it, sign in, write an AGENTS.md, set permissions, resume sessions, script it with codex exec and add MCP servers.
4. [How to use OpenCode: install, plan and build, MCP](https://polylane.com/learn/coding-agents/how-to-use-opencode/): How to use OpenCode: install it, connect a provider, write an AGENTS.md with /init, switch between Plan and Build, undo changes and add MCP servers.
5. [How to add MCP servers to GitHub Copilot in VS Code](https://polylane.com/learn/coding-agents/how-to-add-mcp-servers-to-github-copilot/): How to add MCP servers to GitHub Copilot in VS Code: workspace and user mcp.json, HTTP and stdio servers, MCP: Add Server and confirming tool calls.
6. [How to use the Pi coding agent](https://polylane.com/learn/coding-agents/how-to-use-the-pi-coding-agent/): How to use the Pi coding agent: install it, sign in with /login, pick a model, branch sessions with /tree and /fork, compact context and script it with -p.

Get started with one command: `curl -fsSL https://polylane.com/setup | bash` installs the CLI, connects your coding agents, and creates the account.