Can I train my bot with a new URL through the agent?

Yes! Use the `add_data_source` tool and provide the Bot ID and the target URL. The bot will automatically scrape and learn from that page.

How do I review the chat history of a specific user conversation?

First, use `list_conversations` to find the active sessions. Then, use `get_conversation_history` with the Conversation ID to retrieve the full log of messages.

Does the integration allow me to create a completely new bot?

Yes. Use the `create_bot` action and provide a name and a system prompt/instructions. The bot will be instantly created in your account.

Bot9 MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bot9": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Bot9 MCP Server

Connect your Bot9 account to any AI agent and orchestrate your customer support and conversational automation workflows through natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Bot9 data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Bot Management — List all configured AI bots, retrieve specific configurations, and create new bots on the fly.
Training & Data Sources — List existing knowledge base sources and dynamically add new URLs for your bots to learn from.
Conversation Oversight — Retrieve active conversation lists and export historical chat logs for analysis.
Message Automation — Send messages to your bots programmatically to test responses or simulate user interactions.

The Bot9 MCP Server exposes 8 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 Bot9 to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Bot9 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 Bot9

Ask Copilot: "Using Bot9, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Bot9 MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Bot9 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

Bot9 + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Bot9 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

Bot9 MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Bot9 to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

add_data_source

Add a URL to train the bot

create_bot

Create a new AI chatbot

get_bot

Get details of a specific bot

get_conversation_history

Retrieve message history of a conversation

list_bots

List all AI bots

list_conversations

List active conversations for a bot

list_data_sources

List knowledge base sources for a bot

send_message

Send a message to a bot and get a response

Example Prompts for Bot9 in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Bot9 immediately.

"List all bots in my Bot9 account."

"Add the URL https://example.com/pricing to bot_123's knowledge base."

"Get the chat history for conversation conv_789 on bot_123."

Troubleshooting Bot9 MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Bot9 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.

Bot9 + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Bot9 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.