OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 6 tools to Get Allocation, Get Assets, Get Cloud Cost, and more

Name: OpenCost (K8s Cost)
Price: 29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)
Author: Vinkius

GDPR Free for Subscribers

GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

Ask AI about this MCP Server for VS Code Copilot

Open in ChatGPT Open in Claude Open in Perplexity

The OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server for VS Code Copilot is a standout in the Cloud Infrastructure category — giving your AI agent 6 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

Built for AI Agents by Vinkius

Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client

Claude

ChatGPT

Cursor

Gemini

Windsurf

VS Code

JetBrains

Vercel

+ other MCP clients

Classic Setup·json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "opencost-k8s-cost": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

RecommendedModern Approach — Zero Configuration

Vinkius Desktop App

The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install OpenCost (K8s Cost) and 4,000+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

Download Free Open SourceNo signup required

Fully ManagedVinkius Servers

60%Token savings

High SecurityEnterprise-grade

IAMAccess control

EU AI ActCompliant

DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

Ed25519Audit chain

<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

About OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server

Connect your OpenCost instance to any AI agent to gain real-time visibility into your Kubernetes spending and infrastructure efficiency through natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings OpenCost (K8s Cost) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 6 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Workload Allocation — Query costs and resources allocated to clusters, nodes, namespaces, controllers, and pods using get_allocation.
Asset Inspection — Retrieve backing cost data for physical infrastructure like Nodes, Disks, and Load Balancers via get_assets.
Cloud Billing Integration — Access AWS CUR, Azure Export, and GCP Billing data directly with get_cloud_cost to reconcile K8s costs with provider bills.
Third-Party Costs — Track external service expenses (e.g., Datadog, MongoDB Atlas) using custom cost timeseries and total summary tools.
Granular Filtering — Aggregate data by labels, annotations, or service levels to understand exactly where your budget is going.

The OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 6 OpenCost (K8s Cost) tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to OpenCost (K8s Cost) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning kubernetes, cost-optimization, cloud-billing, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get

Get allocation on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Query costs and resources allocated to Kubernetes workloads

get

Get assets on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Retrieve backing cost data broken down by individual assets

get

Get cloud cost on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Retrieve cloud cost data directly from cloud provider billing reports

get

Get custom cost timeseries on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

g., Datadog, MongoDB Atlas). Get samples of third-party service costs over time steps

get

Get custom cost total on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Get summary of third-party costs over a window

set

Set log level on OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Change OpenCost log level at runtime

Connect OpenCost (K8s Cost) to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire OpenCost (K8s Cost) into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

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 OpenCost (K8s Cost)

Ask Copilot: "Using OpenCost (K8s Cost), help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with OpenCost (K8s Cost) 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

OpenCost (K8s Cost) + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the OpenCost (K8s Cost) 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

Example Prompts for OpenCost (K8s Cost) in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with OpenCost (K8s Cost) immediately.

"Show me the cost allocation for all namespaces over the last 7 days."

"What are the backing asset costs for our nodes today?"

"Get the total summary for third-party service costs for the current month."

Troubleshooting OpenCost (K8s Cost) MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting OpenCost (K8s Cost) to VS Code Copilot through 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.

OpenCost (K8s Cost) + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating OpenCost (K8s Cost) 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.