How to Use the Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share the Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) MCP server with my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it. When team members open the project in VS Code, Copilot automatically loads the server configuration.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot modify my database schema using Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine)?

Yes. The agent uses executemetadata to track tables or update relationships, and can run raw schema changes if your endpoint role has administrative permissions.

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Team-wide GraphQL tool execution in VS Code Copilot

Running queries and mutations directly from the chat panel is handled by `execute_graphql` to give your team instant database access. Copilot fetches live records or runs mutations without requiring developers to share database credentials. This MCP Server setup eliminates the need for manual configuration on individual developer machines. The agent uses `get_version` to verify compatibility across the team's environments.

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Inspecting the Postgres execution plan is managed by `explain_graphql` to check query performance before committing code. By integrating this directly into your IDE, you catch performance bottlenecks before they hit production. The agent can also run `get_config` to verify environment-specific configurations. This ensures database queries run fast across all environments.

Safe metadata tracking and schema backups

Registering new tables and tracking foreign key relationships relies on `execute_metadata` to keep your metadata up to date. Copilot updates your database settings without requiring you to open the Hasura console. If you need a quick backup of your Postgres schema, the agent triggers `pg_dump` to output the raw SQL. It handles the health verification using `check_health` to ensure your database is fully operational.

Setup guide

Set up Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) 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 Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) 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 Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hasura-instant-graphql-rest-engine-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Hasura (Instant GraphQL & REST Engine) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it. When team members open the project in VS Code, Copilot automatically loads the server configuration.

Yes. The agent uses `execute_metadata` to track tables or update relationships, and can run raw schema changes if your endpoint role has administrative permissions.

Yes. You control access by defining specific role-based permissions on the engine side. This ensures the MCP server only executes queries allowed by your security policies.

No. VS Code Copilot manages the connection directly. Once configured in your settings, the MCP tools become available in your active chat window with zero extra setup.

Your database metadata, Postgres dumps, and query results are transmitted directly between your local VS Code instance and your Hasura engine. No intermediate servers store or process this sensitive information.

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