How to Use the itch.io MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the itch.io config across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Save the server configuration in .vscode/mcp.json and commit it to your Git repository. Once your teammates open the project in VS Code, Copilot automatically detects the MCP Server.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot fetch itch.io games from other creators?

Yes, if you have their collection IDs, you can use getcollectiongames to retrieve their game lists. Otherwise, tools like getusergames only return games associated with your account.

Access your itch.io profile and game collections inside VS Code Copilot.

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Fetch Developer Portfolios in VS Code Copilot

The `get_user_games` tool imports your itch.io developer history and owned games directly into VS Code Copilot. This lets your team reference real game metadata while writing integration code or building community tools. Instead of guessing the API response format, your agent uses the live output to generate precise TypeScript interfaces. This keeps your codebase clean and accurate.

Manage Collections with this MCP Server

The `get_user_collections` tool retrieves your curated itch.io lists, including game counts and URLs, right inside the editor. Your agent can read these collections to help you organize asset packs or test templates. You can share this configuration with your entire team by committing the configuration file to your repository. Everyone gets instant access to the same itch.io metadata.

Verify Account Connections

The `get_me` tool pulls your itch.io profile details, including your username and avatar, to verify your connection inside VS Code Copilot. It ensures your API key is valid before you run complex queries. If a teammate's environment is misconfigured, this tool provides an instant health check. It eliminates guesswork when troubleshooting API access during collaborative coding sessions.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about itch.io MCP in VS Code Copilot

Save the server configuration in `.vscode/mcp.json` and commit it to your Git repository. Once your teammates open the project in VS Code, Copilot automatically detects the MCP Server.

Yes, if you have their collection IDs, you can use `get_collection_games` to retrieve their game lists. Otherwise, tools like `get_user_games` only return games associated with your account.

This server uses static API keys for authentication. You must generate a key on itch.io and add it to your configuration file to authenticate your agent.

No, the MCP Server only retrieves metadata. While it returns URLs for games and collections, it cannot download files or extract zip archives to your workspace.

Your itch.io user profile, games, and collections data are routed through VS Code's secure local transport. Vinkius's zero-trust MCP Server sandbox ensures that your API tokens and library data remain strictly within your local development environment.

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