Can I trigger a pipeline run for a specific branch?

Yes! Use the `trigger_codefresh_build` tool. You can provide the pipeline ID and specify the branch name in the payload. The agent will instruct Codefresh to start the build immediately.

How do I see the status of all my Kubernetes clusters in Codefresh?

Use the `list_delivery_clusters` tool. Your agent will fetch all connected clusters, showing you which targets are available for deployment and their current health status.

Where do I find my Codefresh API Key?

Log in to Codefresh, click on your profile icon, go to **User Settings**, and select **API Keys**. You can generate and copy a new token from that section.

Codefresh MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Codefresh MCP Server

Connect your Codefresh account to any AI agent and take full control of your CI/CD and cloud-native delivery through natural conversation. Streamline how you automate and monitor software deployments natively.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Codefresh data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Pipeline Oversight — List and retrieve details for all CI/CD pipelines including their configurations natively
Build Management — Trigger new builds for specific pipelines and specify branches or variables flawlessly
Workflow Intelligence — Access detailed status and execution info for recent builds (workflows) flawlessly
Cluster Logistics — Monitor all connected Kubernetes and delivery clusters to verify deployment targets securely
Environment Auditing — List shared contexts, including secrets and variables, used in your workflows securely
integrated Visibility — Retrieve detailed build metadata and user profile information directly within your workspace

The Codefresh MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Codefresh to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Codefresh MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Codefresh

Ask Copilot: "Using Codefresh, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Codefresh MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Codefresh through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Codefresh + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Codefresh MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Codefresh MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Codefresh to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_build_execution_details

Get detailed status and execution info for a specific build

get_my_codefresh_profile

Retrieve information about the authenticated user and account

get_pipeline_configuration

Get detailed information for a specific pipeline

list_codefresh_builds

List all recent builds (workflows) in the account

list_codefresh_pipelines

List all CI/CD pipelines in the account

list_delivery_clusters

List all connected Kubernetes/Delivery clusters

list_shared_contexts

List all shared environment contexts (secrets, variables)

trigger_codefresh_build

Trigger a new build for a specific pipeline

Example Prompts for Codefresh in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Codefresh immediately.

"List all my Codefresh pipelines."

"Trigger the 'api-service-ci' pipeline on the 'develop' branch."

"Show me the status of my recent builds."

Troubleshooting Codefresh MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Codefresh to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Codefresh + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Codefresh MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.