How to Use the Coolify MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I reboot a Coolify container from VS Code Copilot?

Tell Copilot to restart your app. It calls restartapplication to recycle the container and apply your latest environment configurations.

Q: Can I track my Coolify build progress inside VS Code Copilot?

Yes. When you ask Copilot to deploy, it triggers triggerdeployment and monitors the Nixpacks build pipeline directly in your sidebar.

Q: Does this Coolify MCP Server setup work for my whole team?

Yes. You can commit the configuration to your .vscode/mcp.json file so every developer on your team instantly gains access to the tools.

Q: Can I link a new database to Coolify using VS Code Copilot?

Yes. Copilot uses listdatabases and getdatabase to fetch the required connection strings and link them to your web apps.

Control your Coolify deployments and manage server nodes directly from VS Code Copilot chat.

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Control container states from VS Code Copilot

`stop_application` halts container execution and restricts web ingress during critical incidents or maintenance windows. Copilot invokes this tool the moment you tell it to pause a service. To bring it back online, `start_application` spins up the containers mapped to that specific application UUID.

Verify cluster health with this MCP Server

`list_servers` lists the self-hosted server nodes running Docker swarms under your Coolify control panel. Copilot reads this list to map out your infrastructure footprint. The agent then runs `get_server` to check the IP properties, SSH validation status, and active Docker ports.

Map application routes and proxy paths

`get_application` retrieves the Traefik reverse proxy FQDN paths and automatic rollout settings for any mapped container. Copilot uses this data to debug routing conflicts. By reading the exact domain mappings, your MCP agent helps you configure SSL certificates and subdomains without manual trial and error in the dashboard.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Coolify MCP in VS Code Copilot

Tell Copilot to restart your app. It calls `restart_application` to recycle the container and apply your latest environment configurations.

Yes. When you ask Copilot to deploy, it triggers `trigger_deployment` and monitors the Nixpacks build pipeline directly in your sidebar.

Yes. You can commit the configuration to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file so every developer on your team instantly gains access to the tools.

Yes. Copilot uses `list_databases` and `get_database` to fetch the required connection strings and link them to your web apps.

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