How do I get my Autodesk APS Client ID and Secret?

You need to register an application at [**Autodesk Platform Services**](https://aps.autodesk.com/myapps/). Create a 'Web App' to receive your unique Client ID and Client Secret credentials.

Does my account administrator need to authorize this integration?

Yes. An Account Admin must add your Client ID under Account Admin > Settings > Custom Integrations within the Autodesk Construction Cloud dashboard for the server to access your data.

Can the AI help me find specific files or issues by name?

Yes! You can ask the agent to search through your project's folders or issue lists. It will use the `get_folder_contents` and `get_issues` tools to filter and find the exact item you need in seconds.

Autodesk Construction Cloud MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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About Autodesk Construction Cloud MCP Server

Connect your Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) environment to any AI agent and manage your construction projects through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Autodesk Construction Cloud 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

Project Coordination — List and audit accessible hubs and projects across your organization
Data Exploration — Navigate complex folder structures and inspect file metadata and contents directly
Issue Tracking — Create, monitor, and update construction issues to ensure project timelines are met
Asset Management — Audit and track construction assets within your projects for better resource allocation

The Autodesk Construction Cloud 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 Autodesk Construction Cloud to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Autodesk Construction Cloud 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 Autodesk Construction Cloud

Ask Copilot: "Using Autodesk Construction Cloud, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Autodesk Construction Cloud MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Autodesk Construction Cloud 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

Autodesk Construction Cloud + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Autodesk Construction Cloud 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

Autodesk Construction Cloud MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Autodesk Construction Cloud to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_issue

Create a new issue in a project

get_asset_details

Get details for a specific asset

get_issue_details

Get complete details for a specific issue

get_project_details

Get details for a specific project

list_assets

List construction assets in a project

list_folder_contents

List files and subfolders within a folder

list_hubs

List all accessible Autodesk hubs

list_issues

List issues in a specific project

list_projects

List projects in a specific hub

list_top_folders

List the top-level folders in a project

Example Prompts for Autodesk Construction Cloud in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Autodesk Construction Cloud immediately.

"List all projects in my Autodesk hub."

"Show me the open issues for project 'High-Rise Phase 1'."

"List the files in the 'Structural Designs' folder."

Troubleshooting Autodesk Construction Cloud MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Autodesk Construction Cloud to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Autodesk Construction Cloud + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Autodesk Construction Cloud MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .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.