Kandji 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 Kandji MCP Server
Empower your AI agents with Kandji's modern Apple MDM platform. This MCP server allows you to list and retrieve device details, manage blueprints and custom apps, track administrative activity, and view system security parameters directly through the Kandji API. Ideal for automating IT operations and fleet security for macOS and iOS.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Kandji 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 Kandji 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 Kandji to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Kandji 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 Kandji
Ask Copilot: "Using Kandji, help me..." — 10 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Kandji MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Kandji 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
Kandji + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Kandji 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
Kandji MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Kandji to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
get_device
Essential for deep-dive auditing of a specific asset. Retrieves details for a specific device
get_organization
Use to verify account identity. Retrieves details about your Kandji organization
list_activity
Essential for auditing system changes and recent management history. Lists recent management activity
list_auto_apps
Essential for auditing standard software libraries. Lists all Kandji Auto Apps
list_blueprints
Useful for understanding how devices are categorized and configured. Lists all device blueprints
list_commands
g., Lock, Wipe, Restart) sent to managed devices. Useful for auditing remote actions. Lists recent MDM commands sent to devices
list_custom_apps
Useful for auditing non-store software deployments. Lists all custom applications
list_devices
Returns device names, IDs, and OS versions. Use this as the main tool for auditing the device fleet. Lists all managed Apple devices in Kandji
list_parameters
Useful for auditing available security controls. Lists all library parameters (policies)
list_users
Useful for identifying device owners and primary users. Lists all users associated with devices
Example Prompts for Kandji in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Kandji immediately.
"List all managed Mac computers in Kandji."
"Show me the details for device ID 'abc-123'."
"Check recent administrative activity in Kandji."
Troubleshooting Kandji MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Kandji to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Kandji + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Kandji 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 Kandji with your favorite client
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Connect Kandji to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.