How to Use the Code Climate MCP in VS Code Copilot
Monitor your team's code standards in VS Code Copilot with the Code Climate MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Code Climate MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Code Climate 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.
Sync team quality in VS Code Copilot
Add the server to your `.vscode/mcp.json` so every dev on your team uses the same tools. Use `list_codeclimate_repositories` to see which projects are currently tracked. This ensures consistent metrics across the entire engineering department. Everyone sees the same quality benchmarks.
Audit snapshots in VS Code Copilot
The `list_repository_snapshots` tool lets you view the history of your analysis runs. You can compare these snapshots to see if your code quality is trending up or down. It gives your team a clear view of progress. You make decisions based on historical performance data.
Automate audits in VS Code Copilot
Use `get_my_codeclimate_profile` to verify your team's account status. You can also check `list_codeclimate_webhooks` to ensure your CI/CD pipeline correctly triggers analysis. It makes your dev environment self-aware. You catch integration issues before they block your deployment.
Set up Code Climate 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Code Climate 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 Code Climate tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Code Climate transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"code-climate-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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