How to Use the Dagger (Programmable CI) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot inspect our local host environment using the Dagger (Programmable CI) MCP Server?

Yes. Copilot calls queryhost to read your local path configurations and system settings. This helps the agent configure your containers correctly without manual input.

Q: How does Dagger (Programmable CI) help VS Code Copilot manage build directories?

The agent uses querydirectory to set up empty workspaces inside the Dagger engine. Copilot then maps these directories to your local project files for isolated testing.

Q: How are build secrets handled during team runs?

The agent invokes querysecret to load keys from local environment variables or files. This MCP tool ensures secrets are never hardcoded in the shared repository or exposed in the chat window.

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Team-Wide Pipeline Control via MCP Server

This Dagger (Programmable CI) MCP Server lets VS Code Copilot run local pipelines using shared configurations. Every developer on the team can ask Copilot to execute `execute_graphql_query` to run tests. Using these shared tools ensures everyone runs the exact same pipeline steps locally before pushing code. The agent handles the execution details, printing logs directly in your VS Code panel.

Workspace Directory Mapping

Mapping workspace directories to containers is handled directly by this Dagger (Programmable CI) toolset. Copilot uses `query_directory` to create clean workspaces and map them to your active Dagger containers. The agent inspects your host setup using `query_host` to make sure paths are correct. It then mounts your project files, keeping your local workspace and container runs perfectly aligned.

Version-Controlled Module Inspection

Inspecting pipeline modules across your team is managed by this Dagger integration. Copilot runs `query_current_module` to verify that your local Dagger modules match the repository's main branch. If a developer's local engine is outdated, the agent calls `query_version` to flag the mismatch. It then guides them through updating their environment to match the team's standard.

Setup guide

Set up Dagger (Programmable CI) 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 Dagger (Programmable CI) 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 Dagger (Programmable CI) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Dagger (Programmable CI) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Dagger (Programmable CI) MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit a config file to your repository. VS Code Copilot reads this setup and uses `execute_graphql_query` to run identical pipelines across every team member's machine.

Yes. Copilot calls `query_host` to read your local path configurations and system settings. This helps the agent configure your containers correctly without manual input.

The agent uses `query_directory` to set up empty workspaces inside the Dagger engine. Copilot then maps these directories to your local project files for isolated testing.

The agent invokes `query_secret` to load keys from local environment variables or files. This MCP tool ensures secrets are never hardcoded in the shared repository or exposed in the chat window.

Your directory structures and source code remain inside your local VS Code workspace and Dagger engine. The server operates locally on your machine, meaning your proprietary code is never transmitted to external cloud endpoints.

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