DEV.to MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 38 tools to Create Article, Create Listing, Create Page, and more

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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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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devto": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About DEV.to MCP Server

Connect your DEV.to account to any AI agent to streamline your technical writing and community engagement through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings DEV.to data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 38 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Article Publishing — Create and publish new articles or save them as drafts directly from your conversation using Markdown.
Content Discovery — Fetch the latest articles, search by specific tags, or retrieve detailed posts by ID or author path.
Personal Dashboard — Access your own published and unpublished articles to manage your portfolio and track your contributions.
Updates & Moderation — Update existing content, modify tags, or unpublish articles when necessary.
Community Insights — Query rising or fresh content across the platform to stay updated with tech trends.

The DEV.to MCP Server exposes 38 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 38 DEV.to tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to DEV.to through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning blogging, technical-writing, community, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create

Create article on DEV.to

Requires authentication. Publish a new article on DEV.to

create

Create listing on DEV.to

Create a new listing

create

Create page on DEV.to

Create a custom page (Admin only)

create

Create reaction on DEV.to

Create a reaction to an article or comment

delete

Delete page on DEV.to

Delete a custom page (Admin only)

get

Get article by id on DEV.to

Get an article by ID

get

Get article by path on DEV.to

Get an article by username and slug

get

Get articles on DEV.to

Get published articles

get

Get comment by id on DEV.to

Get a comment by ID

get

Get comments on DEV.to

Get comments for an article or podcast episode

get

Get followed tags on DEV.to

Get tags followed by the authenticated user

get

Get latest articles on DEV.to

Get latest articles

get

Get listing on DEV.to

Get listing details by ID

get

Get listings on DEV.to

List published listings (classifieds/ads)

get

Get listings by category on DEV.to

Get listings filtered by category

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Get me on DEV.to

Get authenticated user details

get

Get my all articles on DEV.to

Get both published and unpublished articles for the authenticated user

get

Get my articles on DEV.to

Get all articles for the authenticated user

get

Get my published articles on DEV.to

Get published articles for the authenticated user

get

Get my unpublished articles on DEV.to

Get unpublished articles (drafts) for the authenticated user

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Get organization on DEV.to

Get organization details by username

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Get organization articles on DEV.to

Get articles published by an organization

get

Get organization users on DEV.to

Get users belonging to an organization

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Get page on DEV.to

Get details of a custom page (Admin only)

get

Get pages on DEV.to

List all custom pages (Admin only)

get

Get podcast episodes on DEV.to

Get podcast episodes

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Get profile image on DEV.to

Get profile image URL for a user or organization

get

Get reading list on DEV.to

Get the reading list for the authenticated user

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Get tags on DEV.to

Get a list of tags used on the platform

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Get user on DEV.to

Get a user by ID or username

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Get videos on DEV.to

Get articles that include a video

suspend

Suspend user on DEV.to

Suspend a user (Admin only)

toggle

Toggle reaction on DEV.to

Toggle a reaction to an article or comment

unpublish

Unpublish article on DEV.to

Unpublish an article (Admin/Moderator only)

unpublish

Unpublish user on DEV.to

Unpublish all articles and comments for a user (Admin only)

update

Update article on DEV.to

Update an existing article

update

Update listing on DEV.to

Update an existing listing

update

Update page on DEV.to

Update a custom page (Admin only)

Connect DEV.to to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire DEV.to into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 DEV.to

Ask Copilot: "Using DEV.to, help me...". 38 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the DEV.to MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with DEV.to 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

DEV.to + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the DEV.to 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

Example Prompts for DEV.to in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with DEV.to immediately.

"List the latest articles on DEV.to about 'typescript' and 'mcp'."

"Create a new draft article titled 'My First MCP Guide' with a short introduction."

"Show me all my published articles so I can check their status."

Troubleshooting DEV.to MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting DEV.to to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

DEV.to + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating DEV.to MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .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.