How to Use the Faker MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Faker MCP server across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Add the server configuration to .vscode/mcp.json and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on the team with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically gain access to the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use Faker to generate custom JSON schemas?

Yes. Copilot calls the getcustom tool with your specified schema mapping, returning structured mock data that fits your exact database models.

Q: How does Faker handle regional address formats in VS Code Copilot?

When you request addresses, Copilot uses getaddresses and passes country filters. This allows your team to test international validation logic directly inside the editor.

Q: Can we generate mock user accounts for testing registration flows?

Yes, the getusers tool generates complete profiles. Copilot can use these profiles to write integration tests or populate registration forms during debugging.

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The `get_companies` tool generates mock business names, catchphrases, and industry sectors directly within your VS Code Copilot chat. By committing the configuration to your repository, your entire team can run the same mock data tools instantly. This ensures that everyone uses consistent, realistic business data when building enterprise features. Copilot calls the server to generate these records without requiring local setup from each engineer.

Generate Geographic Place Data for Map Integrations

The `get_places` tool generates mock geographical coordinates and location names for testing map-based applications. VS Code Copilot uses this MCP server to write mock geo-queries and populate map components in your codebase. This speeds up the development of location-aware features. Your team can generate realistic coordinates directly in the editor to verify boundary calculations and map pins.

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The `get_texts` tool generates dummy paragraphs, sentences, or words to fill layout wireframes. VS Code Copilot calls this tool to replace standard lorem ipsum with content that matches the tone of your application. This helps you preview how your layout handles varying text lengths. Copilot inserts the generated strings straight into your HTML or markdown files during development.

Setup guide

Set up Faker 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 Faker 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 Faker tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Faker transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Faker MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json` and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on the team with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically gain access to the tools.

Yes. Copilot calls the `get_custom` tool with your specified schema mapping, returning structured mock data that fits your exact database models.

When you request addresses, Copilot uses `get_addresses` and passes country filters. This allows your team to test international validation logic directly inside the editor.

Yes, the `get_users` tool generates complete profiles. Copilot can use these profiles to write integration tests or populate registration forms during debugging.

No. The MCP server runs in an isolated sandbox and only processes the specific generation requests sent by VS Code Copilot. Your source code and generated mock strings remain secure and private.

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