Intruder MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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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About Intruder MCP Server
Empower your AI agents to manage your cybersecurity posture with Intruder.io. This MCP server allows you to list security targets, track vulnerability scans, retrieve identified issues, and monitor cloud integrations directly through the Intruder API. Ideal for automating DevSecOps workflows and security auditing.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Intruder data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
The Intruder MCP Server exposes 10 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.
How to Connect Intruder to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Intruder MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
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 Intruder
Ask Copilot: "Using Intruder, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Intruder MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Intruder 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
Intruder + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Intruder 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
Intruder MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Intruder to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
get_account
Use to verify identity and account settings. Gets your Intruder account details
get_issue
Returns detailed descriptions, remediation advice, and affected targets. Essential for investigating and fixing security flaws. Retrieves details for a specific issue
get_scan
Returns the list of targets included, scan duration, and a summary of findings. Use this to audit the results of a specific security assessment. Retrieves details for a specific scan
get_target
Returns metadata and associated tags. Use this to deep-dive into the security status of a specific asset. Retrieves details for a specific target
list_cloud_integrations
Essential for auditing how Intruder discovers new targets in the cloud infrastructure. Lists all configured cloud integrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
list_issues
Returns issue titles, severity levels (Low, Medium, High, Critical), and status. Use this as the primary tool for security posture auditing. Lists all identified vulnerability issues
list_licences
Useful for verifying subscription status and capacity. Lists all account licences
list_scans
Includes scan types, timestamps, and IDs. Essential for tracking scan frequency and monitoring ongoing security checks. Lists all vulnerability scans
list_targets
Returns target names, IDs, and types. Use this to identify which assets are being scanned for vulnerabilities. Lists all infrastructure and application targets
list_teams
Useful for understanding organizational access controls. Lists all organization teams
Example Prompts for Intruder in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Intruder immediately.
"List all active targets in my Intruder account."
"Show me the latest vulnerability issues found."
"Check the status of my recent scans."
Troubleshooting Intruder MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Intruder to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Intruder + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Intruder MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect Intruder with your favorite client
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Connect Intruder to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.