How to Use the GitBook MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I use GitBook search in VS Code Copilot?

Absolutely, just use searchcontent via the chat. The results are injected into the context so you can reference them while coding.

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Share GitBook tools across your team

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository. Now everyone on the team has access to `list_spaces` and `get_page` right inside VS Code. This keeps your team aligned on the same documentation sources. No more outdated local copies.

Audit docs during development

Use `list_collections` to verify that all your technical docs are properly categorized. It’s a great way to catch gaps before a release. Run these checks directly in the chat panel. You'll see the exact organization structure without needing a browser.

Fetch precise documentation details

Call `get_space` to pull metadata about your current project docs. It helps the agent understand the scope of the documentation it is reading. Combine this with `get_page` to get the full story. Your agent will have all the necessary context to help you write accurate code.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about GitBook MCP in VS Code Copilot

Use a shared .vscode/mcp.json file in your repo. This lets you manage tools for the whole team in one place.

Absolutely, just use `search_content` via the chat. The results are injected into the context so you can reference them while coding.

It follows standard MCP protocols. Your authentication token is used locally, and all communication is handled through the secure server process.

Only if they have the same access permissions on the GitBook side. The server respects your existing organization and space security settings.

The server retrieves raw text from your pages. This content is processed only within your local editor session to assist with your specific coding tasks.

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