How to Use the Collibra MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Collibra MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Collibra 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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Standardize Collibra access in VS Code Copilot

Commit your server config to the repo so your whole team uses the same tools. Use `list_assets` to ensure everyone is working with the same data definitions. It removes the guesswork from your dev environment. Everyone stays aligned with the same source of truth.

Query Collibra communities in VS Code Copilot

Need to understand who owns what data? Use `list_communities` and `get_community_details` to get clarity on data ownership directly in your IDE. It makes cross-team collaboration faster. You get the right answers without leaving the codebase.

Manage asset metadata using VS Code Copilot

Update your data catalog during your development cycle. Use `create_asset` to log new data components as you build them. Check the valid statuses with `list_statuses` to keep your records accurate. It makes governance a natural part of your coding process.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Collibra MCP in VS Code Copilot

Yes, you can commit your configuration to the repository. This ensures every developer on your team has access to the same Collibra tools.

You can use the chat interface to run a search. Just type your query and the agent will return the relevant assets from your catalog.

You have full access to all ten tools in this server. From listing domains to creating assets, it all works within the agent mode.

Create an mcp.json file in your project root. Once you add the server details, your chat agent will recognize the new tools.

The server operates within your IDE's sandbox. We use managed tokens to access your data, ensuring that your credentials never leak into your source code.

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