How to Use the Apify MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I inspect Apify dataset results in VS Code Copilot?

Your agent uses the getdatasetresults tool to fetch the raw data. It can then format the JSON or write code to parse it inside your editor.

Q: Can I see a list of my active scrapers?

Yes, the agent calls listactors to show you all available crawlers in your account. You can select any of them to trigger a new run.

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Run web scrapers directly from VS Code Copilot

The `run_actor` tool kicks off any web scraper in your library directly from the VS Code Copilot chat panel. This MCP tool lets your engineering team trigger complex web crawls without leaving their primary coding environment. The agent tracks the execution using `get_run_details` and alerts you when the data is ready. You get live status updates right in your editor.

Feed clean datasets into your workspace with this MCP Server

The `get_dataset_results` tool pulls raw scraped data directly into your active workspace. Your agent reads the scraped payload to help you write precise database migrations or API endpoints based on actual web data. It can also call `list_datasets` to let you browse past runs. You don't have to manually download files and drag them into your project directories.

Manage scraper tasks across your team

The `list_actor_tasks` tool displays your team's pre-configured scraper settings inside the editor. Your agent uses this context to verify you are targeting the correct endpoints before initiating a run. By calling `list_actors`, the agent can also verify which crawlers are available on your account. This MCP Server integration prevents team members from running duplicate scrapers or using outdated configurations.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Apify MCP in VS Code Copilot

You ask the Copilot agent to run a specific crawler. It uses the `run_actor` tool to start the job and returns the status directly in your chat.

Yes, you can commit the configuration to your repository in `.vscode/mcp.json`. Every developer on the team gets immediate access to these MCP tools.

Your agent uses the `get_dataset_results` tool to fetch the raw data. It can then format the JSON or write code to parse it inside your editor.

Yes, the agent calls `list_actors` to show you all available crawlers in your account. You can select any of them to trigger a new run.

Your actor configurations and run details are processed inside a secure, enterprise-grade V8 sandbox. Vinkius ensures that no scraping credentials or dataset contents are stored or exposed to external networks.

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