How to Use the Greptile MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I use Greptile to index my repo from VS Code Copilot?

You can absolutely run indexrepository directly from the chat. It syncs your project data so the agent can read your code immediately.

Q: What tools are available for monitoring my repositories in VS Code Copilot?

You have full access to listrepositories, getrepositorystatus, and getfileinfo. These help you keep your index clean and accurate.

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Shared codebase intelligence

Commit your config to the repo so every dev uses the same tools. The agent uses `query_codebase` to answer questions consistently across the team. It ensures everyone is working from the same source of truth. No more 'it works on my machine' because the AI context differs.

Automated repository indexing

The team can trigger `index_repository` via the chat. It ensures new contributors have immediate access to the full codebase context. Use `list_repositories` to see what is already indexed in your workspace. It keeps your team's onboarding process fast and reliable.

Track project health

Check the status of your indexed code with `get_repository_status`. It tells you if the index is up-to-date or needs a refresh. Use `get_greptile_usage` to monitor team-wide API consumption. It makes it easy to manage your budget for AI-driven dev tools.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Greptile MCP in VS Code Copilot

Once the server is configured, just ask the agent to search your files. It calls `search_codebase` to find the exact implementation details you need.

Yes, you can configure this server globally or per-repo. It allows your entire team to use Greptile indexing to inform Copilot responses.

You can absolutely run `index_repository` directly from the chat. It syncs your project data so the agent can read your code immediately.

You have full access to `list_repositories`, `get_repository_status`, and `get_file_info`. These help you keep your index clean and accurate.

Greptile processes your code to enable semantic search, ensuring your proprietary logic remains protected. Data access is restricted to the tools in this server, which are only invoked when you explicitly ask a question.

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