How to Use the NetBird MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the NetBird MCP Server config with our team in VS Code Copilot?

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your shared repository containing the NetBird server details and your API token. This allows every team member using VS Code Copilot to access the network tools automatically.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot help us audit NetBird security policies?

Yes, you can ask VS Code Copilot to run listpolicies and analyze your access rules for potential security gaps. It will review the protocols and ports to ensure your network complies with zero-trust principles.

Q: How do we manage NetBird posture checks using VS Code Copilot?

You can use VS Code Copilot to execute createposturecheck and define strict compliance rules for connecting devices. Copilot will guide you through setting up OS, version, and geographic restrictions directly from your chat.

Q: Can we automate user approvals in NetBird from our editor?

Yes, you can use approveuser or rejectuser inside VS Code Copilot to manage pending team access requests. This lets you handle onboarding tasks without leaving your active coding environment.

Automate your NetBird zero-trust network configurations and group policies across your entire team using this MCP Server inside VS Code Copilot.

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Share NetBird configurations across VS Code Copilot teams.

The `create_network` tool lets engineering teams define and deploy secure NetBird overlay networks directly from their shared repository environments in VS Code Copilot. By committing an MCP Server configuration to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file, every developer on your team gains the ability to query and manage NetBird states without manual setup. This team-wide integration allows VS Code Copilot to use `list_networks` to verify that all developers are working within the correct NetBird boundaries. It ensures consistent NetBird network architectures across your entire engineering organization without individual VS Code Copilot configuration drift.

Manage NetBird groups and policies using this MCP Server.

The `create_group` and `create_policy` tools enable VS Code Copilot to enforce NetBird zero-trust access controls directly from your code workspace. When a developer adds a new microservice in VS Code Copilot, the assistant can instantly generate the required NetBird security groups and policies to isolate the service. Your team can also run `list_groups` inside VS Code Copilot to audit existing NetBird resource assignments and ensure compliance with security baselines. This keeps your NetBird access control lists synchronized with your active codebase, reducing the risk of orphaned permissions in VS Code Copilot.

Configure NetBird routers and nameservers in VS Code Copilot.

The `create_network_router` tool lets you establish routing paths for your private NetBird subnets directly through VS Code Copilot's chat interface. Instead of navigating complex cloud consoles, you can instruct VS Code Copilot to configure NetBird routers and define DNS settings using this MCP Server. Developers can quickly check NetBird nameserver configurations with `get_nameserver` inside VS Code Copilot to troubleshoot local resolution issues. This tight integration ensures that NetBird routing and DNS management are handled collaboratively within your existing VS Code Copilot workflows.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about NetBird MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your shared repository containing the NetBird server details and your API token. This allows every team member using VS Code Copilot to access the network tools automatically.

Yes, you can ask VS Code Copilot to run `list_policies` and analyze your access rules for potential security gaps. It will review the protocols and ports to ensure your network complies with zero-trust principles.

You can use VS Code Copilot to execute `create_posture_check` and define strict compliance rules for connecting devices. Copilot will guide you through setting up OS, version, and geographic restrictions directly from your chat.

Yes, you can use `approve_user` or `reject_user` inside VS Code Copilot to manage pending team access requests. This lets you handle onboarding tasks without leaving your active coding environment.

VS Code Copilot processes your NetBird routing tables, peer lists, and DNS settings through local workspace configurations. Your sensitive network layout and access tokens are never transmitted to external telemetry servers, keeping your infrastructure architecture secure.

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