Can I ask natural language questions about my codebase?

Yes! The `query_codebase` tool sends a natural language question along with repository references and returns AI-generated answers with specific code references (file paths and line numbers). For follow-up questions, use `query_with_context` with the session ID from the previous response to maintain conversation continuity.

Do I need to index my repository before querying it?

Yes. Use `index_repository` with the remote host (github or gitlab), repository path (owner/repo), and branch name. Check indexing progress with `get_repository_status`. Once indexed, you can query and search the repository. Use `reindex_repository` to refresh the index after significant code changes.

Can I search for specific code patterns across my repositories?

Yes. The `search_codebase` tool performs semantic search across your indexed repositories to find relevant files and functions. For targeted results, use `search_by_filepath` to narrow the search to a specific file path. Use `get_file_info` to retrieve indexed metadata for any file.

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

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About Greptile MCP Server

Connect your Greptile account to any AI agent and unlock AI-powered codebase understanding through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Greptile data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

AI Codebase Q&A — Ask natural language questions about one or more repositories and receive AI-generated answers with code references
Contextual Follow-ups — Continue conversations with session context for multi-turn codebase exploration
Semantic Code Search — Search across indexed repositories to find relevant files, functions, and code patterns
File-Specific Search — Target searches within a specific file path for precise results
Repository Indexing — Submit GitHub or GitLab repositories for indexing, check progress, and trigger re-indexing
Repository Management — List all indexed repos, inspect file metadata, and remove outdated indexes
Usage Monitoring — Track API consumption and rate limits

The Greptile MCP Server exposes 11 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.

All 11 Greptile tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to Greptile through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning codebase-intelligence, semantic-search, repository-indexing, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

delete_repository

Delete indexed repository

get_file_info

Get file info

get_greptile_usage

Check API usage

get_repository_status

Get repository status

index_repository

Index a repository

list_repositories

List indexed repositories

query_codebase

Query codebase with AI

query_with_context

Query with session context

reindex_repository

Reindex a repository

search_by_filepath

Search in specific file

search_codebase

Search codebase

Connect Greptile to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Greptile into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Greptile

Ask Copilot: "Using Greptile, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Greptile MCP Server

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

Greptile + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Greptile 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 Greptile in VS Code Copilot

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

"How does the authentication middleware work in our backend repository?"

"Search for all files that import the database connection module and show me the file info."

"Index our new frontend repository and check the indexing status."

Troubleshooting Greptile MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Greptile 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.

Greptile + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Greptile 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.