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developer-toolsA powerful VSCode extension that enables MCP server usage in Copilot, giving it access to MCP tools, resources, and more.
Overview
What is Copilot MCP?
Copilot MCP is a powerful Visual Studio Code extension that acts as a Model Context Protocol (MCP) client, enabling seamless integration between MCP tool servers and GitHub Copilot Chat.
How to use Copilot MCP?
To use Copilot MCP, install the extension from the VSCode Marketplace, configure your MCP servers through the extension settings, and start using GitHub Copilot Chat with your MCP tools.
Key features of Copilot MCP?
- MCP Server Management: Connect and manage multiple MCP servers through an intuitive UI.
- Copilot Integration: Expose MCP tools directly to GitHub Copilot Chat participants.
- Tool Discovery: Automatically discover and surface available tools from connected 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.
- Tool Invocation Support: Full support for MCP tool invocation through Copilot Chat.
Use cases of Copilot MCP?
- Integrating custom AI tools into GitHub Copilot Chat.
- Managing multiple MCP servers for different projects.
- Monitoring the health and status of connected MCP servers.
FAQ from Copilot MCP?
- What is the purpose of Copilot MCP?
Copilot MCP enables developers to integrate and manage multiple AI tools within GitHub Copilot Chat, enhancing their development workflow.
- Is Copilot MCP free to use?
Yes! Copilot MCP is free to use and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license.
- What are the requirements to use Copilot MCP?
You need Visual Studio Code, the GitHub Copilot Chat extension, and compatible MCP servers.