How to Use the Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Standardize team networking workflows with the Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP Server in VS Code Copilot.

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Connect Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cilium (eBPF Networking) to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Setup Cilium (eBPF Networking) with VS Code Copilot

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Manage daemon health in VS Code Copilot

Call `get_healthz` to check your networking daemon status across your entire team. It ensures everyone is working with a healthy cluster. You can standardize how your team monitors infrastructure. It removes the need for custom scripts to check daemon status.

Sync node data via VS Code Copilot

Use `get_cluster_nodes` to pull live cluster information into your shared workspace. Every developer on your team sees the same node data. This keeps your team aligned on infrastructure changes. It prevents configuration drift by providing a single source of truth.

Update network config in VS Code Copilot

Run `patch_config` to deploy networking updates across your team's environment. You can manage cluster-wide settings without leaving your code editor. Use `get_config` to verify the state before you apply changes. It provides a controlled way to manage your network parameters as a team.

Setup guide

Set up Cilium (eBPF Networking) 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 Cilium (eBPF Networking) 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 Cilium (eBPF Networking) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Cilium (eBPF Networking) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Cilium (eBPF Networking) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit an MCP configuration file to your repository root. This ensures every team member has access to the same networking tools.

Yes, you can script complex networking tasks using the available tools. The agent executes them as part of your standard development process.

The server is built for managed environments. It supports team-wide configuration and adheres to strict access control policies.

You can pull daemon health and node metrics directly into your chat. It allows for quick troubleshooting of networking issues during team reviews.

The server interface uses a zero-trust architecture. It only interacts with your cluster networking state and daemon configurations, excluding all PII.

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