Crowdin MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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About Crowdin MCP Server
Integrate Crowdin, the leading localization management platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your translation projects, monitor file statuses, and track localization tasks using natural language.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Crowdin data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- Project Management — List and retrieve detailed settings and statuses for all your localization projects.
- File Operations — Monitor files within projects and retrieve specific file metadata.
- Task & Workflow Tracking — Track translation and proofreading tasks to ensure timely delivery.
- Resource Insights — Access glossaries, translation memories, and supported language lists via chat.
The Crowdin MCP Server exposes 10 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 Crowdin to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Crowdin 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 Crowdin
Ask Copilot: "Using Crowdin, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Crowdin MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Crowdin 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
Crowdin + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Crowdin 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
Crowdin MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Crowdin to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
get_file_details
Touches file structure, revision history, and per-language translation status boundaries. Get metadata for a specific file in a project
get_project_details
Touches source/target language settings and project-level activity summary boundaries. Get detailed settings and status for a project
list_glossaries
Resolves glossary names, IDs, and language pairs used for terminology management. List all glossaries available in the account
list_project_files
Resolves file names, IDs, paths, and current translation progress metrics. List all files within a specific project
list_project_reports
Resolves report names, types (Translation Costs, Progress), and creation timestamps. List generated reports for a specific project
list_project_screenshots
Resolves screenshot IDs, tags, and linked string identifiers used for visual context. List all screenshots uploaded to a project for context
list_project_tasks
Resolves task titles, types (Translation, Proofreading), status, and assigned linguist references. List translation and proofreading tasks for a project
list_projects
Resolves project names, IDs, source languages, and target languages for localization workflows. List all localization projects in your Crowdin account
list_supported_languages
Resolves language codes, human-readable names, and locale identifiers. List all languages supported by Crowdin
list_translation_memories
Resolves TM names, IDs, and segment counts for reuse in future translations. List all translation memories (TMs) available
Example Prompts for Crowdin in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Crowdin immediately.
"List all localization projects in my account."
"What is the status of files in project 'Mobile App'?"
"List all active translation tasks for my projects."
Troubleshooting Crowdin MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Crowdin to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Crowdin + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Crowdin MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect Crowdin with your favorite client
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Connect Crowdin to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.