How to Use the Apidog MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Apidog MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Apidog 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.

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Share Apidog tools in VS Code Copilot

Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repo to give every developer on your team access to the same API tools. Everyone works from the same project definitions. When a teammate pulls the code, they get the same tools you configured. It keeps the whole team aligned on the same API specs.

Retrieve Apidog endpoint data

Use `list_endpoints` inside your chat panel to find the route you need. The tool returns the definition directly into VS Code Copilot. This allows you to verify parameters without leaving your IDE. It makes your development cycle much faster.

Export Apidog definitions for builds

Need to generate a client or document your API? Use `export_openapi` to pull the full JSON spec from your workspace. Your agent can then write the boilerplate for you. It turns your documentation into code in seconds.

Setup guide

Set up Apidog 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 Apidog 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 Apidog tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Apidog transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Apidog MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository. This allows every developer to use the same tools when they open the project.

The configuration is managed via your git repo, making it easy to roll out to the whole team. It works well within enterprise development standards.

You need VS Code 1.96 or higher to support these features. Ensure your editor is updated to use the latest MCP capabilities.

You can use the command palette to set up global configurations. This works if you prefer not to commit the server settings to your repo.

The server operates under your local user permissions. It only accesses your API project data and transmits it securely through the local MCP pipe.

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