How to Use the Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Daytona (Dev Workspaces) 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.

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Setup Daytona (Dev Workspaces) with VS Code Copilot

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Deploy Daytona environments via VS Code Copilot

Commit your server configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json` so every team member has access to the same tools. Use `create_sandbox` to ensure everyone is working on the same environment specs. Managing team resources is straightforward with `list_sandboxes`. You can see who is running what and ensure everyone stays within project requirements.

Handle Daytona volumes in VS Code Copilot

Use `get_volume_by_name` to map shared data volumes into your team sandboxes. This ensures that every developer has the same dependencies and assets available. If you need to clean up resources, `delete_volume` helps maintain a tidy infrastructure. It keeps your repository clean and prevents unused data from lingering.

Snapshot and restore Daytona states

Use `create_snapshot` to save a known good state of your development environment. This is perfect for onboarding new engineers who need a quick start. If a team member runs into trouble, `get_snapshot` provides the details needed to debug. It makes collaborative troubleshooting much faster and more reliable.

Setup guide

Set up Daytona (Dev Workspaces) 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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces) 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 Daytona (Dev Workspaces) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Daytona (Dev Workspaces) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Daytona (Dev Workspaces) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit the mcp.json file to your repository's .vscode folder. This makes the tools available to everyone on the team as soon as they pull the latest code.

Yes, you can enable agent mode to allow the AI to execute management commands. This allows the agent to handle environment setup based on your repo's needs.

You can manage access by controlling who has the API keys required for the server. The configuration file itself is restricted by your repository's permissions.

The server uses keys defined in your local or project configuration files. It does not store these keys in the cloud; they remain on your machine or in your secure repo config.

The server acts as a local bridge between the editor and the Daytona API. Your authentication tokens are encrypted by your operating system and never sent to unauthorized endpoints.

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