How to Use the Hetzner MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I verify the Hetzner server status in VS Code?

Use the listservers tool to see your current inventory. The agent will summarize the data, making it easy to check if your instances are healthy.

Bring Hetzner into your team workflow. Use this MCP server to manage cloud resources directly from VS Code Copilot.

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Connect Hetzner MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Hetzner to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Shared infrastructure management

Commit your MCP configuration to your repository so the whole team uses the same tools. Everyone can invoke `create_server` or `create_network` with standardized settings. This removes the friction of manual environment setup. Your team spends less time configuring cloud resources and more time pushing code that actually runs on production-grade hardware.

Automated resource lifecycle

Handle your server lifecycle with `delete_server` and `rebuild_server` commands. You can automate the cleanup of ephemeral environments after your tests finish. It keeps your cloud footprint clean. By integrating these actions into your IDE, you ensure that no resources are left running unnecessarily, helping keep your monthly costs predictable.

DNS and network control

Manage your domain routing by using `create_zone` and other networking tools. You can update your DNS records without leaving the file you are currently editing. This workflow keeps your network configuration tightly coupled with your application code. You get immediate visibility into your infrastructure settings, reducing the chance of configuration drift.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Hetzner MCP in VS Code Copilot

Place your configuration in a .vscode/mcp.json file within your repository. This allows your entire team to access the same tools once they open the project.

Yes, the local execution model ensures your infrastructure credentials stay on your machine or within your secured CI/CD pipeline, maintaining your organization's security standards.

You can create, list, and delete load balancers using the provided toolset. This allows you to manage traffic distribution patterns directly through your assistant.

Use the `list_servers` tool to see your current inventory. The agent will summarize the data, making it easy to check if your instances are healthy.

The server runs in a local sandbox environment. Your infrastructure telemetry and resource identifiers are never exposed to external telemetry services, ensuring complete control over your cloud data.

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