How to Use the Kitsu MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I search the Kitsu database using VS Code Copilot?

Ask your agent to search for a series. It triggers the listanime tool to get the data from the platform.

Q: How do I share the Kitsu MCP config in VS Code Copilot?

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. This lets your whole team use the same tools when they open the repo.

Q: Can I see my full Kitsu list in VS Code Copilot?

You can. Use the listlibraryentries tool to pull your complete watch history into the chat interface.

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Browse Kitsu content in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_anime` and `list_manga` to discover new content. The agent returns formatted results based on your specific filters. It makes discovery fast. You get the information you need without leaving the editor.

Update your Kitsu library via VS Code Copilot

Use `update_library_entry` to keep your progress current. You can create entries with `create_library_entry` as well. This ensures your library remains accurate. The agent handles the API calls so you can focus on your tasks.

Access Kitsu profiles in VS Code Copilot

Use `get_user` to check details for any profile. It pulls the data you need to compare stats or verify entries. This provides direct access to your profile context. You can see your library status in seconds.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Kitsu MCP in VS Code Copilot

Ask your agent to search for a series. It triggers the `list_anime` tool to get the data from the platform.

It does. You just tell the agent to update your status, and it uses `update_library_entry` to sync your progress.

Add the server to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file. This lets your whole team use the same tools when they open the repo.

You can. Use the `list_library_entries` tool to pull your complete watch history into the chat interface.

Yes. The server operates over a secure connection using your credentials. No library data is persisted outside of the Kitsu API itself.

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