How to Use the Caddy Server MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I check Caddy Server certificate status in VS Code Copilot using this MCP Server?

Your agent queries getpkicacerts to fetch the certificate details directly from the Caddy Server instance. VS Code Copilot then displays the expiration dates and chain details in your chat panel.

Q: How do I inspect specific parts of my server configuration?

The agent calls getconfigbyid or getconfig with a specific path. This lets you inspect nested JSON blocks without dumping the entire, massive configuration file into your chat window.

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Team-wide Caddy Server config edits in VS Code Copilot

The `load_config` tool lets your development team update active Caddy Server settings directly from VS Code Copilot chat. Using this MCP Server, your VS Code Copilot agent can push verified JSON configs to Caddy without anyone leaving the editor. If a team member needs to add a route, the VS Code Copilot agent uses `append_config` to safely inject the new endpoint into the active Caddy Server array. This prevents manual configuration drift across different developer machines running local Caddy Server instances in your VS Code workspace.

Diagnose local TLS chains inside VS Code Copilot

The `get_pki_ca_certs` tool retrieves the active certificate chain from Caddy Server's internal certificate authority. VS Code Copilot uses this data to help developers troubleshoot local HTTPS handshake failures directly from the chat interface. Your VS Code Copilot agent can also call `get_pki_ca` to check the status of specific root CAs inside Caddy Server. This keeps your team's local Caddy Server environments secure and aligned without requiring manual certificate exports.

Monitor server metrics using this MCP Server

The `get_metrics` tool exposes real-time Prometheus data from your running Caddy Server instance. This MCP Server allows VS Code Copilot to inspect Caddy request counts, error rates, and active connections during a live debugging session. When Caddy Server performance drops, your VS Code Copilot agent analyzes the raw metric output to find bottlenecks. You get immediate feedback in VS Code on whether your Caddy Server is choking on connections or handling load smoothly.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Caddy Server MCP in VS Code Copilot

Yes, you can store your Caddyfile in your repository, and VS Code Copilot will use `adapt_config` to convert and apply it to the running Caddy Server instance. This ensures everyone on the team uses identical server rules.

Your agent queries `get_pki_ca_certs` to fetch the certificate details directly from the Caddy Server instance. VS Code Copilot then displays the expiration dates and chain details in your chat panel.

While it cannot perform a physical OS reboot, the agent can call `stop_server` to gracefully terminate the active Caddy Server process. This lets your local process manager restart the server cleanly.

The agent calls `get_config_by_id` or `get_config` with a specific path. This lets you inspect nested JSON blocks without dumping the entire, massive configuration file into your chat window.

No, all Prometheus metrics, configuration JSON, and PKI cert data remain strictly within your local machine's boundary. The MCP Server runs as a local subprocess, meaning your operational data is never transmitted to GitHub or external servers.

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