Can I take a full-page screenshot using the agent?

Yes! Use the `take_screenshot` tool and in the `options` field, provide a JSON string like `{"fullPage": true}`. Browserless will capture the entire length of the page.

How do I convert a web page to a PDF?

Simply ask the agent to `generate_pdf` and provide the URL. It will use Browserless to render the page and return the generated PDF file (usually as a binary response or link).

Does the integration allow scraping specific data fields?

Yes. Use the `run_scrape` action and provide the URL along with an `elements` array containing the selectors and names for the data you want to extract.

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

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

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About Browserless MCP Server

Connect your Browserless.io account to any AI agent and orchestrate your headless Chrome operations, web automation, and document generation through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Browserless 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

Visual Captures — Take high-quality screenshots of any URL with advanced options like full-page capture.
Document Generation — Convert any web page into a polished PDF document directly from your workspace.
Rendered Content — Retrieve the fully rendered HTML content of JavaScript-heavy websites.
Custom Scraping — Run targeted scraping requests by providing element selectors to extract specific data.
Infrastructure Monitoring — Monitor active sessions, retrieve usage statistics, and check the health of the Browserless service.
Configuration Access — Access and verify your account configuration and limits using natural language.

The Browserless 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 Browserless to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Browserless 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 Browserless

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Browserless MCP Server

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

Browserless + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Browserless 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

Browserless MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

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

check_system_health

Check the health of the Browserless service

generate_pdf

Generate a PDF of a URL

get_account_config

Retrieve account configuration

get_page_content

Retrieve the rendered HTML content of a URL

get_usage_stats

Retrieve account usage statistics

list_active_sessions

List currently active browser sessions

run_scrape

Run a custom scraping script

take_screenshot

Take a screenshot of a URL using headless Chrome

Example Prompts for Browserless in VS Code Copilot

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

"Take a full-page screenshot of https://news.ycombinator.com."

"Generate a PDF of the article at https://example.com/blog/post-1."

"Scrape the titles of all products on https://example.com/shop."

Troubleshooting Browserless MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Browserless 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.

Browserless + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Browserless 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.