Amplitude MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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About Amplitude MCP Server
Connect your Amplitude account to your AI agent and seamlessly query behavioral data and product analytics using natural language.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Amplitude data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- User Activity & Search — Search for specific users and track their detailed event stream to diagnose individual journeys
- Funnels & Conversions — Request step-by-step conversion funnels to identify where users drop off
- Retention — Generate day-over-day retention curves to understand how well features keep users engaged
- Segmentation — Query event counts and uniques over time to see clear adoption trends
- Cohorts — List your behavioral cohorts, view sizes, and request exports for further targeted analysis
- Active Users & Revenue — Instantly pull DAU/WAU/MAU and daily revenue metrics right into your workflow
The Amplitude MCP Server exposes 10 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 Amplitude to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Amplitude 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 Amplitude
Ask Copilot: "Using Amplitude, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Amplitude MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Amplitude 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
Amplitude + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Amplitude 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
Amplitude MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Amplitude to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
active_users
Start/End as YYYYMMDD. Get Amplitude daily/weekly/monthly active users (DAU/WAU/MAU)
event_segmentation
Pass event name, start/end as YYYYMMDD. Query Amplitude event segmentation
export_events
Amplitude is a product analytics platform. Pass start/end as YYYYMMDDTHH (e.g. 2026010100). Export raw Amplitude event data for a time range
get_cohort
Depending on the backend this may require polling until ready. Request an Amplitude cohort download
get_funnel
Pass comma-separated event names, start/end as YYYYMMDD. Query Amplitude funnel conversion
get_retention
Pass start_event (acquisition), return_event, start/end dates. Start/End should be YYYYMMDD. Query Amplitude retention
get_user_activity
Useful for diagnosing individual user journeys. Get Amplitude user activity stream
list_cohorts
Cohorts group users by behavior. List Amplitude behavioral cohorts
revenue_analysis
Start/End as YYYYMMDD. Get Amplitude revenue analysis by day
search_users
Useful to find specific users before checking their activity. Search Amplitude users by user ID, device ID, or email
Example Prompts for Amplitude in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Amplitude immediately.
"What's our funnel conversion from 'Landing_Page_View' to 'Sign_Up_Success' for the last 3 days?"
"Show the recent user activity for customer email@example.com"
"What is our Daily Active Users (DAU) count since start of the month?"
Troubleshooting Amplitude MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Amplitude to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Amplitude + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Amplitude 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 Amplitude with your favorite client
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Connect Amplitude to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.