Percy MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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.
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About Percy MCP Server
Inject precision quality assurance workflows directly bounding LLM models via the Percy Visual Testing API (by BrowserStack). Programmatically verify pixel regressions executing queries evaluating visual boundaries natively across target projects. Inspect deep status arrays parsing CI build limits dynamically, extract metrics evaluating granular snapshot checkpoints asynchronously, and force immediate test baseline approvals seamlessly directly from explicit prompt commands naturally.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Percy 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
- Project Navigation — Read bounded parameters tracking Percy deployments isolating configurations determining explicitly specific active QA targets natively
- Automated Build Oversight — Track specific arrays extracting dynamic checks returning pipeline checkpoints (approved/failed/unreviewed limits) explicitly seamlessly
- Visual Snapshot Operations — Log natively extracting bounds verifying comparison properties logging rendering differences mapping exact explicit width constraints
- Baseline Affirmations — Mutate bounding loops forcing active execution of JSON logic structurally bypassing native clicks allowing test approvals implicitly (
approve_buildorapprove_snapshot)
The Percy 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 Percy to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Percy 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 Percy
Ask Copilot: "Using Percy, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Percy MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Percy 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
Percy + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Percy 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
Percy MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Percy to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
approve_build
/approve` moving the test suite to green. Approve all unreviewed snapshots in a Percy build. Marks the entire build as visually approved for deployment
approve_snapshot
Approve a single Percy snapshot. Marks it as visually correct, updating the baseline for future comparisons
get_build_details
Get full details of a Percy build including state, total/unreviewed snapshot counts, approved/rejected snapshots, branch, commit SHA, and finalized timestamp
get_project_details
Get full details of a Percy project including name, slug, default branch, auto-approve enabled, browser targets, and build count
get_snapshot_details
Get full details of a Percy snapshot including name, review state, widths, fingerprint, and comparison count
list_browsers
List all supported browser families on Percy. Returns browser names, versions, and OS combinations for cross-browser visual testing
list_builds
List builds for a Percy project. Each build contains snapshots from a test run. Returns build IDs, states (processing/finished/failed), branch names, commit SHAs, and snapshot counts
list_comparisons
List visual comparisons for a Percy snapshot. Each comparison shows the diff between baseline and head at a specific width/browser. Returns diff images, diff percentages, and browser info
list_projects
List all projects on Percy (BrowserStack). Percy is the leading visual regression testing platform that captures snapshots and detects pixel-level UI differences across builds. Uses JSON:API format. Returns project names, slugs, and browser configs
list_snapshots
List snapshots in a Percy build. Each snapshot is a captured page/component at specific widths and browsers. Returns snapshot names, review states (unreviewed/approved/rejected), and diff percentages
Example Prompts for Percy in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Percy immediately.
"Log explicitly the builds targeting structural limits seamlessly isolating project 'org-slug/my-app' dynamically checking bounding states natively."
"Reverse check explicit structures extracting limits comparing properties cleanly bounding snapshot ID 'snap_778' natively efficiently."
"Force explicit validation mutating boundaries executing structurally an approval across build ID '8910' automatically natively flawlessly securely."
Troubleshooting Percy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Percy to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Percy + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Percy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect Percy with your favorite client
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TypeScript toolkit for building AI-powered web applications.
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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Percy to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.