GetStream MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 23 tools to Add Activity To Feed, Add To Collection, Batch Delete Collections, and more
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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The GetStream MCP Server for VS Code Copilot is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 23 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
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About GetStream MCP Server
Connect GetStream to your AI agent to orchestrate complex social architectures and activity feeds using natural language.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings GetStream data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 23 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- Feed Management — Retrieve, add, or remove activities from specific feed slugs and user timelines using
get_feedandadd_activity_to_feed. - Activity Orchestration — Update activity metadata or perform partial updates to specific fields via
partial_update_activitywithout rewriting entire objects. - Social Graph — Manage follower relationships, list who follows a feed, and perform follow operations using
follow_feedandlist_feed_followers. - Collections & Files — Handle collection objects and manage file/image uploads for rich media experiences.
- Open Graph — Retrieve Open Graph data for URLs to enrich activity content automatically.
The GetStream MCP Server exposes 23 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 23 GetStream tools available for VS Code Copilot
When VS Code Copilot connects to GetStream through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning activity-feeds, chat-api, social-infrastructure, 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.
Add activity to feed on GetStream
Add an activity to a feed
Add to collection on GetStream
Add objects to a collection
Batch delete collections on GetStream
Batch delete collections
Batch follow on GetStream
Batch follow multiple feeds
Batch get collections on GetStream
Batch retrieve collections
Batch post collections on GetStream
Batch create/update collections
Delete collection object on GetStream
Delete an individual collection object
Delete file on GetStream
Delete a file by URL
Follow feed on GetStream
Follow a target feed
Get activities on GetStream
Retrieve specific activities by ID or foreign ID
Get collection object on GetStream
Retrieve an individual collection object
Get feed on GetStream
Supports pagination. Retrieve activities in a feed
Get open graph on GetStream
Scrape Open Graph data from a URL
List feed followers on GetStream
List feeds following this feed
List feed follows on GetStream
List feeds this feed follows
Partial update activity on GetStream
Partially update activity data
Process image on GetStream
Process or resize an image
Remove activity from feed on GetStream
Remove an activity from a feed
Unfollow feed on GetStream
Unfollow a target feed
Update activities on GetStream
Update activity metadata
Update collection object on GetStream
Update an individual collection object
Upload file on GetStream
Upload a file
Upload image on GetStream
Upload an image
Connect GetStream to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to wire GetStream 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 GetStream
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the GetStream MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with GetStream 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
GetStream + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the GetStream 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 GetStream in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with GetStream immediately.
"Show me the latest activities in the 'user' feed for user ID 'user_123'."
"Make the feed 'timeline:alice' follow 'user:bob'."
"Update activity ID 'act_999' to set the 'is_featured' field to true."
Troubleshooting GetStream MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting GetStream to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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GetStream + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating GetStream 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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