How do I find my Gitee Personal Access Token?

Log in to Gitee, go to [Settings -> Personal Access Tokens](https://gitee.com/profile/personal_access_tokens), and click 'Generate new token'. Make sure to copy it immediately as it won't be shown again.

Can I read the content of a file in a private repository?

Yes, as long as your Personal Access Token has the necessary permissions (scopes) to access your private repositories, the `get_file_content` tool will work perfectly.

Is it possible to filter issues by their state?

Yes. When using `list_repo_issues`, you can provide an optional `state` parameter (e.g., 'open', 'closed', or 'all') to filter the results according to your needs.

Gitee MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Gitee MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to manage your development workflow on Gitee, the leading platform for collaborative software development in China. By connecting Gitee to your agent, you transform repository management and issue tracking into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your repositories, create new issues, manage pull requests, and even read file contents without you needing to navigate the web interface. Whether you are a solo developer or part of a large team, your agent acts as a real-time development assistant, keeping your projects organized and moving forward.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Gitee data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Repository Management — List all your repositories, get detailed info, and create new projects instantly.
Issue Tracking — List, filter, and create issues to keep your tasks organized and track bugs efficiently.
Pull Requests — Monitor and create pull requests to streamline your code review and merging process.
Code Access — Retrieve file contents and directory structures to understand your codebase better.
Commit History — Browse commit logs and audit changes across your branches and repositories.

The Gitee MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Gitee to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Gitee MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Gitee

Ask Copilot: "Using Gitee, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Gitee MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Gitee 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

Gitee + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Gitee 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

Gitee MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Gitee to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_issue

Create an issue

create_pull_request

Create a pull request

create_repo

Create a new repository

get_file_content

Get file content

get_repo

Get repository details

get_user

Get authenticated user profile

list_pull_requests

List pull requests

list_repo_commits

List repository commits

list_repo_issues

List repository issues

list_user_repos

List authenticated user repositories

Example Prompts for Gitee in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Gitee immediately.

"List all my repositories on Gitee."

"Create a new issue in 'my-org/my-repo' titled 'Bug: login failure'."

"Read the contents of README.md from the main branch of 'user/project'."

Troubleshooting Gitee MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Gitee to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Gitee + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Gitee MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .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.