Can I check if my latest deploy was successful using the agent?

Yes! Use the `list_deploys` tool with your Site ID. Your agent will fetch the latest deployments and their statuses, such as 'ready', 'error', or 'building'.

How do I trigger a new build for my site?

Simply ask the agent to `trigger_build` and provide the Site ID. It will start a new build process in your Netlify account immediately.

Does the integration allow me to see contact form submissions?

Yes. Use the `list_forms` tool to find your Form ID, and then use `list_form_submissions` to retrieve the latest messages from your users.

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About Netlify MCP Server

Connect your Netlify account to any AI agent and orchestrate your web hosting and deployment workflows through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Netlify data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Site Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for all your web projects hosted on Netlify.
Deployment Management — Monitor deploy statuses and retrieve specifics for any historical deployment.
Build Automation — Trigger new builds for your sites directly from your workspace.
Form Processing — Access form submissions and list available forms to monitor user engagement.
DNS & Domains — List managed DNS zones and domains associated with your account.
User Insights — Retrieve authenticated user profile information for account verification.

The Netlify MCP Server exposes 10 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 Netlify to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Netlify 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 Netlify

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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Netlify MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Netlify 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

Netlify + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Netlify 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

Netlify MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Netlify to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_deploy

Get specific deploy details

get_site

Get details of a specific site

get_user

Get authenticated user profile

list_builds

List builds for a site

list_deploys

List all deploys for a site

list_domains

List all DNS zones/domains

list_form_submissions

List submissions for a specific form

list_forms

List all forms for a site

list_sites

List all Netlify sites

trigger_build

Trigger a new build for a site

Example Prompts for Netlify in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all my Netlify sites."

"Trigger a new build for site site_1."

"Show the latest contact form submissions for site_2."

Troubleshooting Netlify MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Netlify 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.

Netlify + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Netlify 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.