Do I need an API key?

No! OpenDota provides free access with 60,000 requests/hour without any API key. An optional free API key is available from opendota.com for higher rate limits, but it's not required.

How do I find a player's account ID?

Use the search tool with the player's name (e.g. 'Arteezy', 'SumaiL', 'Topson'). The results include their Steam account ID which you can then use with player-specific tools. You can also find account IDs on sites like dotabuff.com or stratz.com.

What data is available for matches?

Match data includes: all 10 players' heroes, items, KDA, GPM, XPM, hero damage, tower damage, healing, lane positions, draft picks, chat logs, team objectives, ability builds and more. Professional matches have even more detailed data including observer ward placements and rune pickups.

How many heroes are in Dota 2?

Dota 2 currently has 124 heroes, each with unique abilities and roles. Use list_heroes to see the complete list with their IDs, names, primary attributes (Strength, Agility, Intelligence, Universal) and roles (carry, support, offlane, mid).

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About OpenDota MCP Server

Connect to OpenDota and explore the world's most comprehensive Dota 2 match database through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings OpenDota data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 18 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Player Profiles — Get player stats, rank tier, MMR estimate, winrate and most played heroes
Match History — Browse a player's full match history with hero, result, KDA and duration
Match Details — Get complete match info including all 10 players, items, builds, damage and objectives
Heroes — List all 124 Dota 2 heroes with their roles, attributes and performance benchmarks
Teams — Discover professional teams with their ratings, rosters and win/loss records
Leagues — Browse all pro leagues and tournaments with tiers and dates
Records — See all-time records for kills, GPM, XPM, hero damage and more
MMR Distribution — View rank tier distribution across the entire Dota 2 player base
Search — Find players, teams and leagues by name

The OpenDota MCP Server exposes 18 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 OpenDota to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the OpenDota 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 OpenDota

Ask Copilot: "Using OpenDota, help me...". 18 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the OpenDota MCP Server

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

OpenDota + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the OpenDota 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

OpenDota MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (18)

These 18 tools become available when you connect OpenDota to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_benchmarks

Compare any player's stats against the broader player base. Requires a hero ID (from list_heroes). Get hero performance benchmarks

get_constants

Optionally specify a resource name (e.g. "game_mode", "lobby_type", "lane_role", "patch", "cluster") to get a specific constant set. Get OpenDota constant data

get_distributions

Shows how many players are in each bracket (Herald, Guardian, Crusader, Archon, Legend, Ancient, Divine, Immortal). Useful for understanding where a player stands in the overall population. Get MMR and rank distributions

get_match

Returns the match duration, game mode, lobby type, league, radiant/dire team compositions, all 10 players' heroes, items, KDA, GPM, XPM, hero damage, tower damage and healing. Also includes draft picks, chat logs and team objectives for professional matches. Get detailed match info

get_player

Returns the player's profile picture, rank tier, MMR estimate, total matches, winrate and country. Account IDs are numeric Steam IDs (e.g. 87276347 for Arteezy, 19672354 for SumaiL). Use search to find a player by name first. Get player profile and stats

get_player_heroes

Useful for analyzing a player's hero pool and identifying their best heroes. Get a player's performance stats by hero

get_player_matches

Each match includes the match ID, hero played, result (win/loss), kills, deaths, assists, duration, game mode, lobby type, league and start time. Sorted by most recent first. Returns thousands of matches for active players. Get a player's match history

get_player_recent_matches

Each match includes the match ID, hero played, result, KDA, duration and game mode. Useful for checking a player's current form and recent hero pool. Get a player's recent matches (last 20)

get_player_records

Shows the match ID, hero and value for each record. Get a player's personal records

get_player_wl

Shows wins and losses for each hero, revealing their strongest and weakest picks. Useful for understanding a player's hero preferences and strengths. Get a player's win/loss record by hero

get_records

Supported fields: "kills", "deaths", "assists", "last_hits", "denies", "gold_per_min", "xp_per_min", "hero_damage", "tower_damage", "hero_healing", "level", "duration", "longest_word". Returns the top record holders with match IDs and hero info. Get all-time game records

get_team

Returns the team name, tag, logo, rating, win/loss record, player roster, matches played and recent results. Get detailed info for a professional team

list_heroes

Returns approximately 124 heroes. Useful for discovering hero IDs to use with other tools. Get the list of all Dota 2 heroes

list_leagues

Each league includes its ID, name, tier (premium, professional, amateur), region, start/end dates and logo URL. Useful for discovering tournaments and filtering matches by league. Get the list of professional leagues

list_recent_matches

Each match includes the match ID, start time, duration, radiant/dire team average MMR and winner. Returns up to 500 matches. Useful for browsing recent games and finding match IDs to explore. Get recent public matches

list_teams

Each team includes its ID, name, tag, logo URL, rating, number of wins/losses and last match time. Sorted by team rating. Useful for discovering pro teams and their IDs. Get the list of professional teams

run_explorer_query

Requires a valid SQL query string. Returns query results as an array. Advanced feature for deep data analysis. Example: "SELECT hero_id, count(*) matches FROM player_matches GROUP BY hero_id ORDER BY matches DESC LIMIT 10" Run a custom SQL query via OpenDota Explorer

search

Returns matching results with their types and IDs. Useful for finding a player's account ID or a team's ID when you only know their name. Search for players, teams, leagues and heroes

Example Prompts for OpenDota in VS Code Copilot

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

"Search for the player 'Arteezy'."

"Show me all Dota 2 heroes."

"What are the all-time records for most kills in a single match?"

Troubleshooting OpenDota MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting OpenDota 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.

OpenDota + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating OpenDota 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.