How to Use the Checkly MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share Checkly tools in VS Code Copilot?

Add the server to a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository. Once committed, every developer on the team has access to the same monitoring tools.

Q: Does Checkly work in VS Code Copilot for account management?

Yes, call getchecklyaccountinfo to verify which account your team is currently referencing. It prevents accidental configuration changes in the wrong environment.

Q: Can I see all my Checkly checks in VS Code Copilot?

Use listchecklychecks to pull your entire monitor list. It provides a complete view of your API and browser tests for the current project.

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Standardize Checkly monitoring in VS Code Copilot

Commit your MCP configuration to the repo to share tools with your team. Everyone uses the same `list_checkly_checks` tool to keep monitor definitions consistent across the project. This removes the need for individual setup steps. Your team stays synced on production health directly in their editor.

Validate deployments using VS Code Copilot

Run your health checks immediately after a push. Using `trigger_check_run` through the agent validates that your changes didn't break critical paths. It gives you immediate feedback on your production environment. You catch regressions before your users even notice.

Monitor performance metrics in VS Code Copilot

Get detailed stats on your endpoints using `get_check_performance_metrics`. The agent analyzes the data and flags any performance drops in your PRs. It turns raw monitoring data into actionable insights for the whole team. You can easily view `get_check_details` to verify your monitor thresholds.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Checkly MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository. Once committed, every developer on the team has access to the same monitoring tools.

Yes, call `get_checkly_account_info` to verify which account your team is currently referencing. It prevents accidental configuration changes in the wrong environment.

Use `list_checkly_checks` to pull your entire monitor list. It provides a complete view of your API and browser tests for the current project.

The server operates via local subprocesses and does not expose your credentials to the network. All communication happens through secure, authenticated channels.

The server reads your monitor configurations and performance logs to provide context. It does not read, modify, or transmit your private application source code.

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