Figshare MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 20 tools to Complete File Upload, Create Collection, Create Private Article, and more
GDPR Free for SubscribersGitHub 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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The Figshare MCP Server for VS Code Copilot is a standout in the Data Management category — giving your AI agent 20 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About Figshare MCP Server
Connect your Figshare account to any AI agent to streamline your research data management and publication workflows through natural conversation.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Figshare data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 20 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 Management — List public articles, fetch specific article details, and create, update, or delete private articles in your account.
- File Handling — List files associated with articles, initiate multi-part S3 uploads, and track file details for your research datasets.
- Collections & Projects — Create and list public collections and projects to organize your scholarly output effectively.
- Metadata Control — Update titles, descriptions, and other metadata for your articles to ensure they are discoverable and well-documented.
The Figshare MCP Server exposes 20 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 20 Figshare tools available for VS Code Copilot
When VS Code Copilot connects to Figshare through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning open-science, research-data, academic-publishing, 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.
Complete file upload on Figshare
Complete a file upload
Create collection on Figshare
Create a new collection
Create private article on Figshare
Create a new private article
Create project on Figshare
Create a new project
Delete article on Figshare
Delete an article
Get article on Figshare
Get details of a specific article
Get article downloads on Figshare
Get total downloads for an article
Get article views on Figshare
Get total views for an article
Get custom fields on Figshare
Get custom metadata fields for the institution
Get file details on Figshare
Get file details
Get hrfeed upload on Figshare
Get HR feed upload details
Initiate file upload on Figshare
Initiate a file upload for an article
List article files on Figshare
List files for an article
List public articles on Figshare
List public articles
List public collections on Figshare
List public collections
List public projects on Figshare
List public projects
Search articles on Figshare
Advanced search for articles
Search collections on Figshare
Advanced search for collections
Search projects on Figshare
Advanced search for projects
Update article on Figshare
Update an existing article
Connect Figshare to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Figshare into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Create MCP config
.vscode/mcp.json file in your project rootAdd the server config
Enable Agent mode
Start using Figshare
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Figshare MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Figshare 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
Figshare + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Figshare 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 Figshare in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Figshare immediately.
"List the most recent public articles on Figshare."
"Create a private article titled 'Lab Results Q4' with the description 'Raw data from the December experiments'."
"Show me all files attached to article 1234567."
Troubleshooting Figshare MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Figshare to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Figshare + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Figshare 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.Explore More MCP Servers
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