How to Use the Browserbase MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I check my Browserbase usage in VS Code?

Run the listbrowsersessions tool. It returns a list of all your sessions, helping you monitor your usage patterns within VS Code.

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Automated web interaction for VS Code Copilot

Use `create_browser_session` to initiate a Chromium session that your team can use for automated testing or data collection. It provides a reliable bridge to the web right from the editor. Your code can then connect to the provided WebSocket URL. It allows for consistent behavior across your entire engineering team.

Manage Browserbase state in VS Code

The `list_browser_sessions` tool lets you see what everyone on the team is running. It is useful for auditing shared cloud resources during a sprint. If a specific session needs checking, `get_browser_session` provides the exact status. You avoid conflicts by knowing exactly what is active.

Clean up Browserbase sessions via VS Code

Trigger `stop_browser_session` to end any task that has finished or failed. This keeps your shared cloud environment tidy and efficient. It ensures that unused sessions don't linger. You maintain full control over your organization's infrastructure directly from the editor.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Browserbase MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit an .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository. This ensures the Browserbase tools are available to every developer on the team.

The server operates within the Vinkius zero-trust sandbox. It integrates securely with your existing editor configuration and organizational workflows.

Yes. By using the tools provided, your agent can spin up browser instances to perform end-to-end checks on your web applications.

Run the `list_browser_sessions` tool. It returns a list of all your sessions, helping you monitor your usage patterns within VS Code.

The server handles session metadata and browser state. All interaction is protected by an ephemeral, token-based security model that prevents unauthorized access.

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