Aikido Security MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 16 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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About Aikido Security MCP Server
Connect your Aikido Security account to any AI agent and take full control of your security posture monitoring through natural conversation.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Aikido Security data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 16 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- Open Issues — List all open security vulnerabilities (CVEs, leaked secrets, cloud misconfigs, SAST findings) ordered by priority
- Repository Scanning — View all connected code repositories and their scanning status across GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Cloud Asset Monitoring — List cloud infrastructure assets from AWS, GCP, and Azure being monitored for misconfigurations
- Container Security — Monitor container images and registries for known vulnerabilities
- Compliance Tracking — Get ISO 27001 and SOC2 compliance overviews for audit preparation
- Export Issues — Bulk export all security findings for reporting and analysis
- Webhook Management — List configured webhooks for Slack, Jira, and other integrations
The Aikido Security MCP Server exposes 16 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Aikido Security to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Aikido Security MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Start using Aikido Security
Ask Copilot: "Using Aikido Security, help me...". 16 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Aikido Security MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Aikido Security through the Model Context Protocol.
VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Aikido Security + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Aikido Security MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step
DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review
Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses
Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples
Aikido Security MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (16)
These 16 tools become available when you connect Aikido Security to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
export_all_issues
This provides a comprehensive snapshot of your organization's security posture. Use this for compliance reporting, audit preparation, or bulk analysis of vulnerabilities. Export all security issues from Aikido
get_iso_compliance
Shows which controls are passing, failing, or need attention. Use this for compliance monitoring, audit preparation, and security posture reporting. This endpoint is available on all paid Aikido plans. Get ISO 27001 compliance overview for your organization
get_issue_group
The issue group ID can be obtained from list_open_issues. Each issue group represents a category of related vulnerabilities (e.g., the same CVE across multiple repositories). Use this to deep-dive into a specific security finding before deciding on remediation steps. Get detailed information about a specific security issue group
get_soc2_compliance
Shows which trust service criteria are met and which need remediation. Use this for SOC2 audit preparation and compliance monitoring. This endpoint is available on all paid Aikido plans. Get SOC2 compliance overview for your organization
get_workspace
Use this to verify your workspace setup and check for any configuration errors. Get workspace information and configuration
list_apps
Shows which apps have active protection and their configuration status. Use this to verify your web applications are properly secured against common attacks (SQL injection, XSS, etc.). List all web applications protected by Aikido firewall
list_cloud_assets
You can paginate through results and optionally search by text or sort by name, asset type, region, etc. Use this to understand your cloud attack surface and identify misconfigurations or vulnerabilities. List cloud infrastructure assets monitored by Aikido
list_code_repositories
This includes repositories connected from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc. Use this to discover which repositories are being monitored for vulnerabilities and security issues. List all active code repositories connected to Aikido
list_connected_clouds
Shows which cloud environments are being monitored for security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. Use this to verify cloud integrations are properly configured. List all cloud accounts connected to Aikido
list_containers
This includes Docker images from registries like Docker Hub, ECR, GCR, etc. Use this to monitor container security and identify vulnerable base images or dependencies. List all container images and repositories scanned by Aikido
list_custom_rules
Custom rules allow you to define organization-specific security checks beyond the default scanner. Use this to audit your custom rule coverage and ensure your security policies are properly enforced. List all custom SAST scanning rules in Aikido
list_open_issues
Issues include vulnerabilities from code scanning, container scanning, cloud security, SAST, IaC, DAST, and more. You can optionally filter by issue type (open_source, leaked_secret, cloud, sast, iac, docker_container, etc.), by team ID, or by repository. Supports pagination with page and per_page parameters. Use this to get a comprehensive view of your organization's security posture and prioritize remediation efforts. List all open security issues (vulnerabilities) in your Aikido account
list_teams
Teams are used to organize repositories, assign issues, and manage security workflows. Use this to understand how your organization structures its security responsibilities. List all teams in your Aikido organization
list_users
Shows user roles, permissions, and access levels. Use this to audit user access and ensure proper security team membership. List all users in your Aikido organization
list_virtual_machines
Use this to understand your VM attack surface and identify security gaps. List all virtual machines monitored by Aikido
list_webhooks
Webhooks are used to send security event notifications to external systems (Slack, Jira, etc.). Use this to verify integrations are properly configured and troubleshoot notification delivery. List all configured webhooks in Aikido
Example Prompts for Aikido Security in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Aikido Security immediately.
"Show me all critical and high severity open security issues, grouped by type."
"What's our current ISO 27001 compliance status?"
"List all our connected cloud accounts and any misconfigurations found in the last 7 days."
Troubleshooting Aikido Security MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Aikido Security to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Aikido Security + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Aikido Security MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.Connect Aikido Security with your favorite client
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