How to Use the Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence across a team in VS Code Copilot?

Add the MCP server configuration to your project's .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it to Git. Every developer on your team will automatically get access to the chess tools in Copilot Chat.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot query live player ratings using Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence?

Yes, Copilot uses the getplayerdata tool to pull live ratings and stats directly into your editor, helping you write data-driven chess applications.

Q: How do we analyze live tournaments with Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP Server and VS Code Copilot?

You call listbroadcasts in Copilot Chat to pull live tournament data. Your team can then write scripts to parse the active game states and display them in your app.

Q: Can we fetch the daily puzzle?

Yes. The getdailypuzzle tool retrieves the active puzzle of the day, allowing your team to use real tactical data in your test suites.

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Setup Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence with VS Code Copilot

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Audit chess club data with this MCP Server

The `get_team_members` tool pulls active rosters from any public Lichess team directly into your VS Code Copilot chat. Your team can quickly analyze member lists and export them to local database migrations. VS Code Copilot pairs this with `get_user_activity` to track when Lichess team members last played. This helps clubs manage active rosters and schedule upcoming team battles using VS Code Copilot.

Build game analysis pipelines in VS Code Copilot

The `get_user_games` tool retrieves complete Lichess game histories, allowing your development team to test PGN parsers against real match data in VS Code Copilot. VS Code Copilot writes the test suites using actual game moves. You can verify your chess algorithms in VS Code Copilot by pulling the daily challenge using `get_daily_puzzle`. This gives your VS Code Copilot test suite a constant stream of verified tactical positions to evaluate.

Build media features using VS Code Copilot

The `list_live_streamers` tool fetches active chess streamers directly into your VS Code Copilot workspace. Your team can write services in VS Code Copilot that notify users when their favorite Lichess players go live. You can test chess video integration features in VS Code Copilot using `get_tv_channels`. VS Code Copilot reads the live TV channels to help you write accurate mock services and layout files.

Setup guide

Set up Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence 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 Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence 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 Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lichessorg-open-chess-intelligence-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Lichess.org Open Chess Intelligence MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the MCP server configuration to your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it to Git. Every developer on your team will automatically get access to the chess tools in Copilot Chat.

Yes, Copilot uses the `get_player_data` tool to pull live ratings and stats directly into your editor, helping you write data-driven chess applications.

You call `list_broadcasts` in Copilot Chat to pull live tournament data. Your team can then write scripts to parse the active game states and display them in your app.

Yes. The `get_daily_puzzle` tool retrieves the active puzzle of the day, allowing your team to use real tactical data in your test suites.

The MCP server only requests public chess profile metrics and public game data. Your proprietary source code in VS Code Copilot never leaves your machine, and all external requests are securely isolated by Vinkius.

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