How to Use the Apache APISIX MCP in VS Code Copilot
Standardize your team's Apache APISIX workflow using VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Apache APISIX MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Apache APISIX to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Shared Apache APISIX tools in VS Code
Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` to the repo so your whole team uses the same gateway tools. This ensures everyone interacts with the gateway identically. It removes the friction of manual tool setup for new developers. Just clone the repo and the tools are ready to go in Copilot Chat.
Automate gateway cleanup in VS Code
Use `delete_route` or `delete_upstream` to clear out old resources during a sprint. You can perform these tasks as part of your PR review workflow. Everything happens inside your editor. You don't need to open a separate dashboard just to prune your gateway configuration.
Query gateway state in VS Code
Run `dump_control_routes` to get a full view of your traffic rules. You can ask Copilot to explain why a specific route is conflicting with your new code. This gives you visibility into your infrastructure without switching windows. It makes debugging routing issues a part of your daily dev loop.
Set up Apache APISIX MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Apache APISIX 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 Apache APISIX tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Apache APISIX transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"apache-apisix-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Apache APISIX. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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