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Connect to LM Studio

LM Studio 0.3.6+ supports MCP servers in its built-in agentic chat interface. Connect V5 to give any local model access to all 34 GTM tools.

Prerequisites

  • LM Studio 0.3.6 or later (free)
  • A V5 bearer token — get one from your admin: POST /admin/tokens/issue

Setup

1. Open MCP settings

In LM Studio:
  1. Open Settings (gear icon)
  2. Navigate to ExtensionsModel Context Protocol
  3. Click Add Server

2. Configure V5

Click Save.

3. Verify

In LM Studio chat with any model, switch to Agentic mode and ask:
The model should list V5’s 34 tools.

Choosing models for GTM work

V5 works with any model in LM Studio, but tool calling accuracy varies: For production GTM work with real data, ai_invoke through the V5 gateway is recommended over local models — it routes to the right cloud model automatically.

Troubleshooting

Server shows as “disconnected”
LM Studio may not support SNI on some versions. Ensure you’re on LM Studio 0.3.6+. Check the LM Studio logs: ViewOutput → select MCP.
Model doesn’t use tools
Not all models support tool use. Switch to a model with “Instruct” or “Tool” in the name. Function-calling support is required.