How to Use the Copernicus Data Space MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot automate Sentinel downloads using Copernicus Data Space?

Yes, the agent calls getproductdownloadurl to obtain an authenticated link. VS Code Copilot then writes and executes the download script using the short-lived Bearer token.

Q: How does VS Code Copilot handle coordinate searches in Copernicus Data Space?

Copilot uses searchbybbox to query specific geographical bounds. It processes the coordinates directly to find matching Sentinel products within your active workspace.

Q: How do we check our team credentials are correct?

Run checkcopernicusstatus in the Copilot chat. This checks your client credentials against the Copernicus endpoint to ensure your workspace is authenticated.

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Standardize Copernicus Data Space access across teams

The `list_collections` tool allows your team to query Sentinel and Landsat datasets uniformly inside VS Code Copilot. By committing the configuration to Git, every engineer uses the exact same satellite catalog endpoints. Your team avoids configuration drift. Copilot reads the same collection names like SENTINEL-1 or SENTINEL-2, ensuring that everyone builds against the identical metadata structure.

Inspect satellite files inside VS Code Copilot

The `list_product_nodes` tool displays the internal file hierarchy of any satellite product directly inside your editor. This lets your team inspect the XML and measurement files before committing to a download. Copilot uses this structure to help engineers write selective download scripts. You avoid pulling entire multi-gigabyte SAFE packages when you only need a single metadata XML file.

Accelerate geospatial workflows using this MCP Server

The `search_by_name` tool helps your team find specific Sentinel tiles, like T33UUP, directly within the VS Code Copilot chat panel. Engineers can quickly find orbit passes without leaving the codebase. Copilot uses `get_quicklook` to pull thumbnail previews directly into your workspace. This allows engineers to visually check cloud cover before writing automated processing scripts.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Copernicus Data Space MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root. Once committed, every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot gets immediate access to the Copernicus Data Space tools.

Yes, the agent calls `get_product_download_url` to obtain an authenticated link. VS Code Copilot then writes and executes the download script using the short-lived Bearer token.

Copilot uses `search_by_bbox` to query specific geographical bounds. It processes the coordinates directly to find matching Sentinel products within your active workspace.

Run `check_copernicus_status` in the Copilot chat. This checks your client credentials against the Copernicus endpoint to ensure your workspace is authenticated.

Your API secrets are stored locally or managed through your secure enterprise environment. VS Code Copilot communicates with the Copernicus API using encrypted channels, ensuring your search queries and access tokens never leak.

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