Decodo (Smartproxy) MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 9 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 Decodo (Smartproxy) MCP Server
Connect your Decodo (Smartproxy) account to any AI agent to control your proxy endpoints, audit infrastructure, and track SERP/scraping data seamlessly. Interact with your server architecture and networking limits using natural language without jumping out of your IDE.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Decodo (Smartproxy) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- Inventory Management — Effortlessly pull a list of active
list_proxy_endpoints,list_datacenter_proxies, andlist_residential_proxies - Live Bandwidth Monitoring — Run
get_traffic_usagedirectly inside the AI prompt to see if you are about to hit your monthly data quota cap - Bot Statistics — Evaluate the health of your bots automatically by checking
get_scraper_statsfor eCommerce and SERP scrapers - Reselling & Accounts — Generate your
list_subscriptionsdetails, retrieve your general account health, or list all nested sub-users associated with the account
The Decodo (Smartproxy) MCP Server exposes 9 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 Decodo (Smartproxy) to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Decodo (Smartproxy) 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 Decodo (Smartproxy)
Ask Copilot: "Using Decodo (Smartproxy), help me...". 9 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Decodo (Smartproxy) MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Decodo (Smartproxy) 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
Decodo (Smartproxy) + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Decodo (Smartproxy) 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
Decodo (Smartproxy) MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Decodo (Smartproxy) to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
get_account_details
Retrieves Smartproxy account information
get_scraper_stats
Retrieves statistics for scraping APIs
get_traffic_usage
Retrieves traffic usage statistics
list_datacenter_proxies
Lists datacenter proxy configurations
list_dedicated_proxies
Lists dedicated proxy assignments
list_proxy_endpoints
Lists available proxy endpoints
list_residential_proxies
Lists residential proxy configurations
list_sub_users
Lists all proxy sub-users
list_subscriptions
Lists active proxy subscriptions
Example Prompts for Decodo (Smartproxy) in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Decodo (Smartproxy) immediately.
"Find all of our active datacenter proxy endpoints."
"Use Decodo and query my scraping success rate summary."
"Have we exceeded the traffic usage on the account?"
Troubleshooting Decodo (Smartproxy) MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Decodo (Smartproxy) to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Decodo (Smartproxy) + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Decodo (Smartproxy) 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 Decodo (Smartproxy) with your favorite client
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Connect Decodo (Smartproxy) to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.