How to Use the MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I query my database with MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) in VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You can use the executesqlquery tool to run live queries. This is useful for building data-driven features directly inside the editor.

Q: How do I list databases using MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) in VS Code Copilot?

Use the listdatabases tool to see all connected sources. You can then use listviews to see the virtual structures ready for your team to query.

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Setup MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) with VS Code Copilot

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Team-wide predictive SQL access

Commit your configuration to .vscode/mcp.json so every developer on your team uses the same `execute_sql_query` tools. This ensures that everyone fetches consistent prediction data. Remember to use LIMIT in your queries to maintain performance across the team.

Manage models across the organization

Use `list_models` to standardize which AI engines your team uses for specific features. It keeps your development workflow aligned. Developers can use `get_model` to see exact model configurations, ensuring everyone is testing against the same versions.

Verify system health and connections

Check `get_status` to ensure your team's MindsDB instance is reachable and healthy. It prevents downtime during critical development phases. Use `list_databases` and `list_views` to map your project data sources. This provides a clear, shared view of the available infrastructure.

Setup guide

Set up MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) 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 MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) 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 MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mindsdb-ai-database-predictors-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about MindsDB (AI Database & Predictors) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository. This allows every team member to share the same tools once they commit the file.

Yes. You can use the `execute_sql_query` tool to run live queries. This is useful for building data-driven features directly inside the editor.

The MCP server uses a zero-trust architecture. All data transfers are scoped to your specific workspace, and the server session is wiped after use.

Use the `list_databases` tool to see all connected sources. You can then use `list_views` to see the virtual structures ready for your team to query.

It processes raw SQL query results and model metadata. The server is strictly limited to these operations and does not store your private credentials.

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