How to Use the Aiven MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Aiven configuration across our engineering team in VS Code Copilot?

Commit an .vscode/mcp.json file containing the server definition to your Git repository. Every developer with the VS Code Copilot extension will instantly gain access to the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot create VPCs on Aiven?

Yes, the agent can invoke createprojectvpc to set up private networking for your projects. This secures your database traffic within your cloud provider's network.

Q: How does VS Code Copilot handle Aiven project deletion?

The agent uses deleteproject to decommission entire environments when requested. It will prompt for confirmation to prevent accidental data loss.

Q: Can I list available database engines before provisioning?

You can use listprojectservicetypes to see all supported engines and plans. This ensures you configure your services with valid parameters.

Provision and manage Aiven cloud infrastructure through team-shared configurations in VS Code Copilot.

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Provision databases via VS Code Copilot

The `create_service` tool allows team members to deploy databases using shared configurations in VS Code Copilot. Your developer environment reads committed templates to spin up identical development environments. Because the tool runs directly inside the editor, developers don't need access to the main administrative panel. Copilot handles the deployment process and reports back when the database is active.

Manage teams and projects with this MCP Server

The `list_account_projects` tool fetches all environments tied to your organization's account. VS Code Copilot displays this hierarchy to help developers select the correct target for their deployments. When onboarding new engineers, `create_account_team` establishes team boundaries within the shared workspace. This keeps your cloud resource access organized across the engineering department.

Monitor infrastructure costs in VS Code Copilot

The `list_billing_groups` tool provides immediate visibility into your team's cloud expenditures. VS Code Copilot queries this data to alert developers if a proposed database plan exceeds budget limits. By checking `list_billing_group_invoices`, the agent flags unexpected cost spikes directly in your chat interface. This keeps financial tracking integrated with your daily development cycle.

Setup guide

Set up Aiven MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Aiven MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Aiven tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Aiven transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aiven-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Aiven MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit an `.vscode/mcp.json` file containing the server definition to your Git repository. Every developer with the VS Code Copilot extension will instantly gain access to the tools.

Yes, the agent can invoke `create_project_vpc` to set up private networking for your projects. This secures your database traffic within your cloud provider's network.

The agent uses `delete_project` to decommission entire environments when requested. It will prompt for confirmation to prevent accidental data loss.

You can use `list_project_service_types` to see all supported engines and plans. This ensures you configure your services with valid parameters.

The extension processes all tool execution requests within VS Code's secure local runtime environment. Your infrastructure metadata and network layouts are transmitted directly to the cloud provider's endpoint using end-to-end TLS encryption, bypassing intermediate loggers.

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