How to Use the Laravel Forge MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I manage deployments with Laravel Forge and VS Code Copilot?

Absolutely. You can use the deploysite tool to push your latest branch to production as soon as your PR is merged.

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Connect Laravel Forge MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Laravel Forge 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.

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Team-wide Laravel Forge MCP server setup

Commit your infrastructure tools to the repository using a shared .vscode/mcp.json file. This ensures every developer on your team has access to `list_servers` and `get_server` without manual configuration. It brings parity to your team's development environment. No more 'it works on my machine' issues regarding infrastructure visibility.

Direct site management in VS Code Copilot

You can query site details or list your active databases using `list_sites` and `list_databases` while you work in the IDE. It keeps your database schema context accurate to the server. Your agent uses this data to write better migrations and queries. It makes the connection between your code and your running database tangible.

Secure access to server keys in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_ssh_keys` to verify your team's access levels on your production boxes. It allows you to audit who can reach your servers directly from the chat window. This keeps security oversight part of your daily workflow. You don't have to leave the editor to ensure your access keys are correct.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Laravel Forge MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your root directory. Define your server settings there and commit it so your team can use the tools immediately.

Yes, simply switch to Agent mode. The tools will become available for the agent to call during your coding conversation.

Absolutely. You can use the `deploy_site` tool to push your latest branch to production as soon as your PR is merged.

It relies on your environment variables. You provide the Forge API token, and the server manages the connection to your Forge account securely.

Your site configuration and deployment logs are retrieved via secure API calls. The data is handled in volatile memory and is not persisted by the server itself, keeping your infrastructure details isolated.

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