How to Use the Atlan MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I setup Atlan for the whole team in VS Code Copilot?

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repo. This gives every developer on your team access to the same Atlan tools automatically.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Atlan 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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Synchronize Atlan cataloging in VS Code Copilot

By committing the MCP configuration to your repository, every team member gets the same `search_assets` capability. You all search the same catalog with the same rules. This ensures your engineering team isn't relying on outdated local notes. You get uniform access to data assets across the entire project.

Enforce definitions in VS Code Copilot

The `list_glossaries` tool lets the team pull official definitions into their chat. You can ensure everyone uses the same business terminology in their code. This prevents the confusion that happens when developers interpret metrics differently. You get a shared source of truth right in your editor.

Govern data usage via VS Code Copilot

Use `list_classifications` to check data policies before your code hits production. It provides clear visibility into how specific data sets should be handled. This makes compliance checks part of the development cycle. Your team can identify restricted data tags without leaving their IDE.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Atlan MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repo. This gives every developer on your team access to the same Atlan tools automatically.

Yes, you need to provide your API token in the configuration. Each developer manages their own secure connection to the workspace.

Yes, the agent can call the list tools to pull those definitions into your chat. It helps keep your team's documentation accurate and up to date.

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