Can I see the code a candidate wrote in a pad through the agent?

Yes! Use the `get_pad_session_details` tool with the pad ID. The agent will return the current `contents` of the pad, allowing you to review the code without opening your browser.

How do I check the full event log for an interview session?

Use the `get_pad_event_log` tool. Your agent will fetch a play-by-play history of all actions in the pad, which is useful for auditing the candidate's process and execution steps.

Where do I find my CoderPad API Key?

Log in to CoderPad, navigate to **Settings**, and select **API**. You can generate and copy your API key from that section.

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

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

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About CoderPad MCP Server

Connect your CoderPad account to any AI agent and take full control of your technical hiring process through natural conversation. Streamline how you prepare, conduct, and review technical interviews natively.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings CoderPad 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

Pad Management — Create and list live collaborative coding pads for technical interviews natively
Session Intelligence — Access detailed information for specific pads, including the current code contents and status flawlessly
Event Tracking — Retrieve a play-by-play log of all actions within an interview session, including typing and execution flawlessly
Question Logistics — List and review available interview questions from your organization's question bank securely
Team Management — List all users and interviewers within your organization to manage access flawlessly
integrated Visibility — Retrieve detailed pad metadata including titles, languages, and candidate names directly within your workspace

The CoderPad 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 CoderPad to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the CoderPad 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 CoderPad

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the CoderPad MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with CoderPad 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

CoderPad + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the CoderPad 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

CoderPad MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

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

create_new_interview_pad

Create a new live collaborative coding pad

get_coderpad_usage_history

Retrieve a history of pad usage and quota consumption

get_my_coderpad_profile

Retrieve information about the authenticated user

get_pad_event_log

Retrieve a play-by-play log of all actions in a specific pad

get_pad_session_details

Get detailed information for a specific pad, including current code contents

list_coderpad_org_users

List all users and interviewers in the organization account

list_coderpad_questions

List available interview questions from the question bank

list_coderpad_sessions

List all technical interview pads (sessions)

Example Prompts for CoderPad in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all my CoderPad sessions from this week."

"Create a new Python pad for 'Junior Engineer Interview'."

"Show me the last 5 questions in my question bank."

Troubleshooting CoderPad MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting CoderPad 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.

CoderPad + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating CoderPad 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.