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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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The Hotjar app connector for VS Code Copilot is a standout in the Customer Support category — giving your AI agent 15 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hotjar": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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About Hotjar MCP Server

Connect your Hotjar account to any AI agent and access user experience analytics through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Hotjar data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 15 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

  • Survey Management — List all surveys, inspect questions and settings, retrieve individual responses, and review aggregate statistics (completion rate, NPS score, trends)
  • Feedback Widgets — Browse incoming feedback widgets, inspect rating breakdowns, and review individual user submissions with screenshots
  • Heatmaps — List all heatmap snapshots and inspect click, scroll, and move data for specific pages
  • Session Recordings — Browse session recordings with duration and page count, and inspect metadata and events for individual sessions
  • Conversion Funnels — List all funnels with step-by-step drop-off data for conversion optimization
  • User Lookup — Retrieve session history and behavior data for a specific user ID
  • Site Management — List all tracked sites configured in your Hotjar account

The Hotjar MCP Server exposes 15 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 15 Hotjar tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to Hotjar through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning heatmaps, session-recordings, user-feedback, 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.

check_hotjar_status

Verify connectivity

get_feedback_widget

Get feedback widget details

get_heatmap

Get heatmap details

get_recording

Get recording details

get_survey

Get survey details

get_survey_stats

Get survey statistics

list_feedback

List feedback widgets

list_feedback_responses

List feedback responses

list_funnels

List funnels

list_heatmaps

List heatmaps

list_recordings

List recordings

list_sites

List tracked sites

list_survey_responses

List survey responses

list_surveys

List surveys

lookup_user

Lookup user

Connect Hotjar to VS Code Copilot via MCP

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

01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
04

Start using Hotjar

Ask Copilot: "Using Hotjar, help me...". 15 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Hotjar MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Hotjar through the Model Context Protocol.

01

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

02

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

03

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

04

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Hotjar + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Hotjar MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

02

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

03

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

04

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Example Prompts for Hotjar in VS Code Copilot

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

01

"Show the NPS survey results and the top feedback submissions this month."

02

"Show the heatmap data for our pricing page and the conversion funnel from landing to signup."

03

"Look up user behavior for user ID 'usr_12345' and show their session recordings."

Troubleshooting Hotjar MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Hotjar to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Hotjar + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Hotjar MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

01

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.
02

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.
03

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.
04

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.