Copilot MCP Search For VSCode
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Discover and install open-source MCP servers directly within VSCode, enabling seamless integration with GitHub Copilot Chat for enhanced AI‑augmented development.
Copilot MCP Search For VSCode Overview
What is Copilot MCP Search For VSCode about?
Enables developers to browse, install, and manage MCP servers from the VSCode UI, exposing the tools provided by those servers to GitHub Copilot Chat.
How to use Copilot MCP Search For VSCode?
- Install the extension from the VSCode Marketplace.
- Open the MCP Servers view in the activity bar.
- Add or discover MCP servers via the UI or VSCode settings.
- Launch GitHub Copilot Chat; the extension automatically makes the selected MCP tools available.
Key Features
- MCP Server Management – Connect, disconnect, and monitor multiple servers in a single pane.
- Copilot Integration – Expose MCP tools as custom context for Copilot Chat.
- Server Discovery – Search public repositories for open‑source MCP servers.
- Health Monitoring – Real‑time status indicators for each server.
- Automatic Connection Handling – Reconnects and retries without user intervention.
Use Cases
- Integrating proprietary or community‑built AI tools into Copilot workflows.
- Experimenting with new MCP‑based services without leaving VSCode.
- Maintaining a local‑first AI stack where servers run on personal hardware.
- Rapid prototyping of AI‑enhanced development assistants.
FAQ
Q: Do I need any additional extensions? A: Only the official GitHub Copilot Chat extension is required.
Q: Can I run multiple MCP servers simultaneously? A: Yes, the UI supports managing several servers at once.
Q: How are servers discovered? A: The extension queries known public registries and lists servers that expose a compatible MCP endpoint.
Q: Is there a CLI for server configuration? A: Configuration is handled through the VSCode UI; no CLI is needed.
Q: Where is the configuration stored? A: Settings are saved in the workspace or user settings JSON, accessible via VSCode's Settings UI.
Copilot MCP Search For VSCode's README
A powerful VSCode extension that allows you to discover and install open-source MCP servers, enabling seamless integration between MCP tool servers and GitHub Copilot Chat. Join the growing ecosystem of interoperable AI applications with flexible integration options.
✨ Features
- 🔧 MCP Server Management: Connect and manage multiple MCP servers through an intuitive UI
- 🚀 Copilot Integration: Expose MCP tools directly to GitHub Copilot Chat
- 🎯 Server Discovery: Automatically discover and search for open-source MCP servers
- ⚡ Server Health Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of MCP server status and connections
- 🔄 Automatic Connection Management: Seamless handling of MCP server connections and reconnections
📦 Installation
- Install the extension from the VSCode Marketplace
- Configure your MCP servers through the extension settings
- Start using GitHub Copilot Chat with your MCP tools!
🛠️ Configuration
You can configure your MCP servers in the UI or in VSCode settings.
In the UI, look for the "MCP Servers" button in the activity bar.
🚀 Usage
- Open the MCP Servers view from the VSCode activity bar
- Manage your configured MCP Servers from the panel
- Search and discover new open-source MCP Servers
🔗 Requirements
- VSCode
- GitHub Copilot Chat extension
🌟 Benefits
- Enable Copilot to use custom context and tools through MCP
- Join the growing ecosystem of interoperable AI applications
- Support local-first AI workflows
- Flexible integration options for your development workflow
👥 Contributing
Contributions, issues and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to check the issues page.
✍️ Author
Vikash Loomba
- Website: https://automatalabs.io
- Github: @vikashloomba
📝 License
Copyright © 2024 Vikash Loomba.
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
Part of the MCP Client Ecosystem - Enabling interoperable AI tools for developers ⭐️
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Copilot MCP Search For VSCode's Information
- Author
- VikashLoomba
- Category
- Development Tools
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Version
- v0.0.70
- Stars
- 414
- Updated
- 2 months ago
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