What brewery types are available?

Six types: micro (small-scale production), nano (ultra-small, often home-based), regional (large-scale distribution), brewpub (restaurant+brewery combo), contract (brewed at another location), and proprietor (owner-operated with minimal production).

Can I search for breweries by location coordinates?

Yes, many entries in the Open Brewery DB include precise latitude and longitude coordinates, making it possible to query for breweries near a specific geographical point.

Are international breweries included?

While the primary focus of Open Brewery DB has historically been the United States, it is actively expanding to include breweries from the UK, Ireland, South Korea, and other international locations.

Open Brewery DB MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 4 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Open Brewery DB
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "open-brewery-db": {
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    }
  }
}

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About Open Brewery DB MCP Server

The Open Brewery DB MCP Server gives your AI agent access to a comprehensive, open-source database of breweries across the United States.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Open Brewery DB data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 4 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

Core Capabilities

Search by Name — Find any brewery by name or keyword.
Filter by City — Discover all breweries in San Diego, Portland, Denver, Austin, or any city.
Filter by State — Browse breweries across California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, New York, and all 50 states.
Filter by Type — Explore micro-breweries, nano-breweries, regional breweries, brewpubs, contract brewers, and proprietor operations.
Contact Info — Every brewery includes address, phone number, website, and GPS coordinates.

Zero authentication required. Free and open-source. Essential for travel, lifestyle, and hospitality AI agents.

The Open Brewery DB MCP Server exposes 4 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 Open Brewery DB to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Open Brewery DB 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 Open Brewery DB

Ask Copilot: "Using Open Brewery DB, help me...". 4 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Open Brewery DB MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Open Brewery DB 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

Open Brewery DB + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Open Brewery DB 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

Open Brewery DB MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (4)

These 4 tools become available when you connect Open Brewery DB to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

find_breweries_by_city

Great for travel planning and local craft beer exploration. Find all breweries in a specific city

find_breweries_by_state

Use full state names (e.g. California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, New York). Find breweries in a specific state

find_breweries_by_type

Find breweries by type (micro, nano, brewpub, regional, etc.)

search_breweries

Covers micro-breweries, nano-breweries, regional breweries, brewpubs, and more across the United States. Search for breweries by name or keyword

Example Prompts for Open Brewery DB in VS Code Copilot

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

"Find me craft breweries in Portland."

"List some nanobreweries in Colorado."

"I need the address and website for Russian River Brewing in California."

Troubleshooting Open Brewery DB MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Open Brewery DB 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.

Open Brewery DB + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Open Brewery DB 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.