How to Use the Gerrit MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I query Gerrit changes in VS Code?

Yes. The querychanges tool lets you filter by status or owner. It is the fastest way to see what is waiting for your review.

Q: Does VS Code support Gerrit group management?

It does. You can use listgroups to pull data about all Gerrit groups. This makes it easier to track project ownership.

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Automate Gerrit change discovery in VS Code

Use `query_changes` to find the exact PRs you need to address. It works perfectly within the Copilot Chat interface. Your team can now monitor the review queue without leaving the editor. It keeps your focus on the code.

List Gerrit branches for your team

Need to verify a branch exists? Call `list_branches` to see the full list from your Gerrit instance. It ensures everyone is working on the right version. You get the data instantly, right inside VS Code.

Retrieve Gerrit account emails

Use `list_emails` to verify the identities of contributors on your Gerrit instance. It helps clear up any confusion during review discussions. It gives you the clarity you need to communicate effectively. Everything is handled through the MCP interface.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Gerrit MCP in VS Code Copilot

Configure the server in your .vscode/mcp.json file. You can then use the `list_projects` tool to see all repositories in your Gerrit instance.

Yes. The `query_changes` tool lets you filter by status or owner. It is the fastest way to see what is waiting for your review.

Yes. The server operates as an isolated process. It only requests the specific Gerrit API data needed for your query, keeping your review details protected.

It does. You can use `list_groups` to pull data about all Gerrit groups. This makes it easier to track project ownership.

We enforce strict read-only access to your Gerrit change subjects and status. No private code content is ever stored or shared by the server.

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