How to Use the DataRobot MCP in VS Code Copilot
Share DataRobot deployment status across your entire engineering team using VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect DataRobot MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect DataRobot 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.
Access DataRobot projects in VS Code Copilot
Bringing active machine learning builds into the IDE panel starts with `list_projects`. Copilot reads the project list and helps you locate the specific predictive models your application needs to call. Engineers stop shoulder-tapping data scientists to figure out which environment is ready. Digging deeper into target variables involves `get_project`. The AI client formats this into markdown summaries that you drop directly into pull request descriptions. Entire teams stay aligned on ML progress without leaving their code environment.
Audit ML endpoints via MCP Server
Returning active prediction URLs requires `list_deployments`. VS Code Copilot uses this data to scaffold integration tests that point to the correct endpoints automatically. QA processes speed up significantly when the test suite writes itself based on real infrastructure. Understanding behavior means pulling algorithm details with `get_model`. Your agent translates those JSON responses into documented inline comments above your API calls. Future maintainers know exactly why a specific payload structure exists.
Review training inputs collectively
Revealing raw information from training models happens through `list_datasets`. Copilot cross-references these dataset schemas against your application's database models to spot missing columns. Data mismatches get caught during development, long before production deployment. Checking `list_models` exposes the full leaderboard of algorithms tested against that data. Instructing the AI to build a status dashboard in your internal admin panel using the live leaderboard stats takes minutes. Everyone gets visibility into the machine learning pipeline.
Set up DataRobot 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the DataRobot 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 DataRobot tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent DataRobot transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"datarobot-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
} Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by DataRobot. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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