How do I create a Neon API Key?

Log in to the [**Neon Console**](https://console.neon.tech), go to **Account Settings** > **API Keys** (or **Organization Settings** > **API Keys**), click **Create New**, choose the scope (Personal, Organization or Project-scoped), and copy the token immediately — it is shown only once.

What is a Neon branch and how does branching work?

A Neon branch is an isolated PostgreSQL environment with its own compute, databases and roles. Branches are created instantly using copy-on-write cloning from a parent branch (default: primary). This means zero data copy and instant provisioning. Each branch gets its own compute endpoints and can have different PostgreSQL schemas and data.

Can I get a ready-to-use connection URI?

Yes! Use the `get_connection_uri` tool with your project_id and optionally a branch_id. It returns a complete PostgreSQL connection string (postgres://user:password@host/dbname) ready to use with psql, ORMs or application clients.

Can the agent delete projects and branches?

Yes, the agent has tools to delete both projects and branches. Deleting a project marks it for recovery (7-day grace period) but destroys all associated data. Deleting a branch is irreversible and removes all its databases, roles and endpoints. Use caution when executing these actions.

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About Neon MCP Server

Connect your Neon account to any AI agent and take full control of your serverless PostgreSQL infrastructure through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Neon data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 17 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Project Management — List, create, update and delete Neon projects with region and PostgreSQL version selection
Branch Operations — Create instant branches via copy-on-write cloning, set primary branches and manage branch lifecycle
Compute Endpoints — Provision read-write and read-only compute hosts for your branches
Database Administration — Create and list PostgreSQL databases within any branch
Role Management — Create database roles (users) with auto-generated passwords for secure access
Connection URIs — Get ready-to-use psql connection strings for any branch

The Neon MCP Server exposes 17 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Neon to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Neon MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Neon

Ask Copilot: "Using Neon, help me...". 17 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Neon MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Neon through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Neon + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Neon MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Neon MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (17)

These 17 tools become available when you connect Neon to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_branch

Optionally set a human-readable name and a parent branch ID to clone from (if omitted, clones from the project's primary branch). Branches are created instantly with zero data copy overhead. Returns the new branch along with its initial endpoints, databases and roles. Create a new branch in a Neon project

create_database

Requires the database name. Optionally set the owner role name (must exist in the branch — see list_roles). Returns the new database metadata. Create a new database in a Neon branch

create_endpoint

Specify the endpoint type: "read_write" for full access or "read_only" for read replicas. A branch can have at most one read_write endpoint. Returns the new endpoint with its connection host and configuration. Create a compute endpoint for a Neon branch

create_project

Optionally set a human-readable name, AWS region (e.g. "aws-us-east-2", "aws-eu-central-1") and PostgreSQL version (15, 16, 17). A default branch, database and read-write endpoint are automatically provisioned. Returns the new project along with its initial connection URIs, roles, databases and endpoints. Create a new Neon project

create_role

The role can be used to authenticate database connections and own databases. Provide the project_id, branch_id and desired role name. Returns the new role metadata including the generated password. Create a new database role in a Neon branch

delete_branch

The primary branch cannot be deleted — set another branch as primary first. Provide the project_id and branch_id. WARNING: this action is irreversible and destroys all branch data. Delete a Neon branch

delete_project

The project is recoverable for 7 days via the Neon console. All associated branches, databases, endpoints and data are deleted. Provide the project_id. WARNING: this action destroys all data in the project. Delete a Neon project

get_branch

Provide both the project_id and branch_id. Get details for a specific Neon branch

get_connection_uri

Optionally specify a branch_id to get the URI for a specific branch (defaults to the primary branch). The URI includes the host, database name, role and password. Use this to connect psql, ORM tools or application clients. Get a PostgreSQL connection URI for a Neon project

get_project

Provide the project_id (e.g. "purple-shape-411361") obtained from list_projects. Get details for a specific Neon project

list_branches

Each branch is an isolated PostgreSQL environment with its own compute, databases and roles. Branches can be created from any point-in-time using copy-on-write cloning. Returns branch ID, name, parent ID, primary status, creation date and current state. Use the project_id from list_projects. List branches in a Neon project

list_databases

Each database has a name, owner role and creation metadata. Use the project_id and branch_id to scope the query. List databases in a Neon branch

list_endpoints

Each endpoint has a type (read_write or read_only), host address, current state (active, idle, suspended) and autoscaling configuration. A branch can have at most one read_write endpoint. Use the project_id and branch_id. List compute endpoints for a Neon branch

list_projects

Each project is a workspace that contains branches, compute endpoints, databases and roles. Returns project ID, name, region, PostgreSQL version, creation date and resource usage metadata. Use this as the starting point for all Neon operations — you need a project_id to manage branches, databases or endpoints. List all Neon projects

list_roles

Each role has a name, creation date and privilege metadata. Use the project_id and branch_id to scope the query. Roles are used to authenticate database connections and control access. List database roles in a Neon branch

set_primary_branch

The primary branch is the default source for new branch cloning and receives the default read-write compute endpoint. Provide the project_id and the branch_id to promote. Set a branch as the primary branch of a Neon project

update_project

Provide the project_id and the new name. This does not affect branches, databases or endpoints. Update a Neon project name

Example Prompts for Neon in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Neon immediately.

"List all my Neon projects and show me which regions they're in."

"Create a new branch called 'feature-auth' from the primary branch of my project."

"Get the connection URI for the main branch of my project."

Troubleshooting Neon MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Neon to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Neon + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Neon MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.