How to Use the CatAAS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot create CatAAS memes for markdown files?

Yes. Ask the agent to generate a meme, and it runs getcatwithtext to embed the resulting image link into your document.

Q: How do I see all available CatAAS tags in VS Code Copilot?

Tell your chat agent to run the listtags tool. It will return an array of every valid category currently in the database.

Q: Does the CatAAS MCP Server support animated GIFs?

It does. The client calls getrandomgifcat to fetch moving images for your UI mocks.

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Shared Placeholder Assets via MCP Server

Share placeholder generation across your whole team. Dropping an mcp.json in your repo means everyone gets the same tools. A junior dev can ask Copilot to run `get_random_cat` and instantly get a valid image URL for their pull request. Populating test environments takes seconds. Instead of hunting for dummy data, your agent executes `list_cats` to grab a batch of records. This VS Code Copilot MCP Server ensures your entire squad uses the same reliable API for mocks.

Automated Meme Generation

Generate custom reaction images for your PR descriptions. Writing text over an image is a pain when you just want to make a joke in a code review. Copilot handles it by running `get_cat_with_text` directly from your chat panel. Targeting specific jokes is easy. You tell the agent what you need, and it calls `get_cat_with_tag_and_text` to fetch a tagged image with your custom string. The URL drops right into your markdown file without breaking a sweat.

Tag-Based Fetching for Frontend Mocks

Build dynamic frontend mocks with real metadata. Copilot can execute `list_tags` to generate a dropdown menu of available cat categories in your React component. It then uses `get_cat_by_tag` to wire up the selection logic. Testing video or animated states requires specific file types. Your AI client triggers `get_random_gif_cat` to provide a heavy animated asset. You get real-world loading behavior in your local environment instantly.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CatAAS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit the .vscode/mcp.json configuration file to your shared Git repository. Every developer opening the project gets automatic access to the tools.

Yes. Ask the agent to generate a meme, and it runs `get_cat_with_text` to embed the resulting image link into your document.

Tell your chat agent to run the `list_tags` tool. It will return an array of every valid category currently in the database.

It does. The client calls `get_random_gif_cat` to fetch moving images for your UI mocks.

Completely. Vinkius handles the authentication and runs the tools in an ephemeral sandbox. The only information transmitted is the specific meme text or tag queries you request, keeping your proprietary repository entirely private.

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