How to Use the ngrok MCP in VS Code Copilot

Manage infrastructure ingress with this ngrok MCP Server for VS Code Copilot.

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Connect ngrok MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect ngrok 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 tunnel management for teams

Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` to your repo so every developer on your team uses the same ngrok tools. Everyone gets access to `list_endpoints` and `list_https_edges` consistently. It keeps your team aligned on infrastructure state. You stop hearing "it works on my machine" because everyone sees the same tunnel data.

Automate infrastructure auditing

Ask your agent to check `list_ip_restrictions` across the team's shared configuration. It keeps your ingress points visible and compliant with your organization's security standards. It provides a shared source of truth for your team. You can quickly identify misconfigurations before they hit your staging environment.

Track shared infrastructure resources

Use `list_vaults` and `list_reserved_domains` to monitor team-wide assets. This MCP Server gives your Copilot agent visibility into the resources managed by your organization. It helps your team avoid resource collisions during local testing. You get a clear, live view of your shared setup right inside VS Code.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ngrok MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Committing this to your repository ensures all team members have access to the same tools.

The server operates by querying your account securely. Since it only performs read-only operations, it fits into your existing security and compliance workflows.

You can use the provided tools to list your active endpoints and policies. It gives your team visibility into what is running and how it's restricted.

You manage access via your standard IAM and API key permissions. The MCP Server respects the scope of the key you provide to it.

All infrastructure data is processed on-demand within your editor session. The server acts as a secure bridge, ensuring no tunnel metadata is leaked during your development tasks.

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