How to Use the Glob Pattern Tester MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure Glob Pattern Tester for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add this MCP server. Once committed, anyone opening the project in VS Code 1.96+ can use the tool.

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Team-wide path validation with `test_glob`

The `test_glob` tool is exposed to your entire engineering team when you configure this MCP server in your shared workspace. Every developer using VS Code Copilot can instantly check if their files match the repository's CI rules. By committing the MCP configuration to your repository, you guarantee that every team member uses the exact same matching logic. No more "it works on my machine" issues with ignored files.

Validate CI filters inside VS Code Copilot

The `test_glob` tool runs within your Copilot Chat panel to verify that your YAML pipelines match the correct files. You can ask Copilot to test a path against your workflow triggers before you push your branch. The tool uses the same minimatch algorithm that runs in your CI runners, ensuring your local checks match the remote pipeline behavior. It saves hours of debugging broken builds.

Clean up legacy ignore files with this MCP Server

The `test_glob` tool helps you refactor massive, undocumented ignore files that have accumulated in your repository. You can ask VS Code Copilot to find redundant patterns and verify they are safe to delete. Copilot uses the tool to test historical file paths against your rules, giving you the confidence to prune outdated configurations. It keeps your workspace clean and fast.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Glob Pattern Tester MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add this MCP server. Once committed, anyone opening the project in VS Code 1.96+ can use the tool.

Yes, when you switch Copilot Chat to Agent mode, the assistant can call the `test_glob` tool whenever you ask questions about file matching or ignore patterns.

Yes, the matching engine normalizes path separators, ensuring your tests in VS Code Copilot work consistently across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

It eliminates human error by using the exact minimatch algorithm used by npm and git, letting VS Code Copilot verify paths programmatically.

All file paths and glob patterns are processed locally within your VS Code Copilot environment. The server runs in a secure sandbox, keeping your codebase structure private.

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