How do I find my IPinfo Access Token?

Log in to your [**IPinfo dashboard**](https://ipinfo.io/account), and you will find your Access Token on the overview page. Copy and paste it below.

Does the agent detect VPNs and Proxies?

Yes. The `get_privacy_details` tool allows your agent to identify if an IP address is masked by a VPN, proxy, or Tor network instantly.

Is ASN information provided for all IPs?

Yes. IPinfo provides comprehensive ASN metadata for any IP address, helping you audit the network provider and routing hierarchy.

IPinfo MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: IPinfo
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/mcp-servers

Built by Vinkius GDPR 6 Tools IDE

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.

Get MCP Server for AI Agents

ASK AI ABOUT THIS MCP SERVER

Open in ChatGPT Open in Claude Open in Perplexity

Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.

RecommendedModern Approach — Zero Configuration

Vinkius Desktop App

The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install IPinfo and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

Download Free Open SourceNo signup required

Classic Setup·json

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

Fully ManagedVinkius Servers

60%Token savings

High SecurityEnterprise-grade

IAMAccess control

EU AI ActCompliant

DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

Ed25519Audit chain

<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

About IPinfo MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire IP intelligence and network auditing workflow with IPinfo, the world's most trusted source for IP data. By connecting IPinfo to your agent, you transform complex network lookups into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly geolocate IP addresses, audit ASN details, and retrieve privacy metadata without you ever touching a terminal. Whether you are conducting security research or monitoring user traffic, your agent acts as a real-time network analyst, ensuring your intelligence is always grounded in precise, high-fidelity data.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings IPinfo data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 6 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

IP Auditing — Query geographic details for any IP address and retrieve city, region, and ISP information instantly.
ASN Oversight — Identify Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) to maintain a clear view of network ownership and routing.
Privacy Intelligence — Check if an IP address is associated with a VPN, proxy, or Tor node to audit traffic authenticity.
Network Discovery — Retrieve metadata for entire IP ranges or CIDR blocks to understand regional allocations.
Operational Monitoring — Query your own server IP details to maintain strict control over your connection environment.

The IPinfo MCP Server exposes 6 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 IPinfo to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the IPinfo 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 IPinfo

Ask Copilot: "Using IPinfo, help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the IPinfo MCP Server

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

IPinfo + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the IPinfo 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

IPinfo MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect IPinfo to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_asn_details

Get details for an Autonomous System Number (ASN)

get_ip_details

Get full geographic and network details for an IP address

get_ip_historical

Get historical data for an IP (Requires appropriate plan)

get_ip_range

Get details for an IP range or CIDR

get_own_ip_details

Get details for the current server IP

get_privacy_details

Check if an IP is using a VPN, proxy, or Tor

Example Prompts for IPinfo in VS Code Copilot

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

"Geolocate the IP address 1.1.1.1 using IPinfo."

"Check if IP 8.8.8.8 is using a VPN."

"Show ASN details for AS15169."

Troubleshooting IPinfo MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting IPinfo 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.

IPinfo + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating IPinfo 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.