How to Use the Netlify MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Netlify MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Netlify 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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Standardize your team's workflow by adding this MCP Server to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Every developer on your project can now use `list_sites` to verify environment parity. This ensures your team works from the same source of truth while collaborating in the editor.

Trigger builds via VS Code Copilot

Run `trigger_build` directly from your chat window when you need to deploy a hotfix. This keeps your focus on the code instead of moving to a dashboard. It allows your agent to confirm the build started successfully before you move on to your next task.

Audit domains in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_domains` to check your site configuration during development. You can ask your agent to verify that your current branch points to the correct domain. This prevents deployment errors by keeping your configuration context inside the editor.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Netlify MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository. This allows the configuration to be shared across your entire engineering team.

Yes, the integration operates within your local VS Code instance and follows your organization's security policies. No site data is stored by the tool itself.

Yes, the agent can invoke the build trigger tool as long as your API token has the required permissions. You control access via your standard IAM settings.

It is built for team usage, allowing you to commit your MCP configuration to Git. Everyone on your team gets access to the same site management tools instantly.

The server only retrieves site names, build logs, and form metadata. It handles this data as transient information for your current chat session.

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