How to Use the Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) MCP Server configuration across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it to git. Every developer on your team with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically gain access to the defined tools.

Q: How do we monitor real-time build health using Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) and VS Code Copilot?

Ask Copilot to run listtestruns for your active project ID to get a clean breakdown of recent pass/fail statuses. This lets your team monitor build stability directly from the shared terminal panel.

Q: Can we inspect individual project configurations?

Yes, the getproject tool retrieves full details of any Katalon project in your account. This helps your team verify project settings and environment mappings before running automated tests.

Automate release validation and triage test failures directly within VS Code Copilot.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) with VS Code Copilot

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Validate Team Releases in VS Code Copilot

The `list_project_releases` tool fetches scheduled release dates and aggregated test run statistics directly into your shared team workspace. This allows your development team to quickly check if a release branch has passed all automated quality gates. By using `list_project_builds`, your developers can trace those test runs back to specific build IDs and code commits. It eliminates the back-and-forth communication between QA and dev teams during tight release windows.

Diagnose Failed Test Runs from the Chat Panel

Inspecting execution durations and run IDs is done via the `get_test_run` tool inside your editor's chat interface. Your team can quickly identify which specific suite failed without leaving their active coding environment. Once identified, use `list_test_results` to extract the individual error messages and durations for each step in that run. This speeds up root-cause analysis by putting the exact execution data right next to the code.

Trigger Retries via VS Code Copilot MCP Server

Initiating immediate test retries for any failed run ID is handled by the `rerun_test_run` tool. This is especially useful for quickly clearing out transient network failures or environmental hiccups during CI/CD cycles. To ensure the retry runs in the correct context, use `list_execution_environments` to check which execution agents are currently active and available. This MCP Server keeps your pipeline moving forward without requiring manual intervention in the web console.

Setup guide

Set up Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) 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 Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) 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 Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "katalon-testops-ai-test-management-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Katalon TestOps. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Katalon TestOps (AI Test Management) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it to git. Every developer on your team with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically gain access to the defined tools.

Copilot can prepare the rerun command for you, but it requires a manual click or confirmation to execute. This prevents accidental billing charges or compute waste from runaway automated retries.

Ask Copilot to run `list_test_runs` for your active project ID to get a clean breakdown of recent pass/fail statuses. This lets your team monitor build stability directly from the shared terminal panel.

Yes, the `get_project` tool retrieves full details of any Katalon project in your account. This helps your team verify project settings and environment mappings before running automated tests.

The integration uses a secure local transport layer to communicate with the TestOps API. Only execution metadata like run IDs, error durations, and execution statuses is processed, ensuring your proprietary source code is never exposed.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript