Can my AI create and update records in Retable?

Yes. Use `create_record` to add new rows and `update_record` to modify existing ones. Both accept a JSON string with field values.

How do I query records from a specific table?

Use `list_records` with the table ID. The agent returns all rows with their field values.

Can I delete records through the AI?

Yes. The `delete_record` tool permanently removes a row from a table by table ID and record ID.

INSTANT PLUG AND PLAY

Retable MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 10 tools to Check Retable Status, Create Record, Delete Record, and more

Name: Retable
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Author: Vinkius

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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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The Retable app connector for VS Code Copilot is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json

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

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About Retable MCP Server

Connect your Retable account to any AI agent and manage your spreadsheet data through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Retable 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 Management — List and inspect projects
Table Access — Browse tables and view schemas
Record Operations — List, get, create, update, and delete records
Health Check — Verify API connectivity

The Retable 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.

All 10 Retable tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to Retable through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning relational-database, spreadsheet-automation, collaborative-data, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

check_retable_status

Verify API connectivity

create_record

Create a new record

delete_record

Delete a record

get_project

Get project details

get_record

Get record details

get_table

Get table details

list_projects

List all projects

list_records

List records in a table

list_tables

List tables in a project

update_record

Update a record

Connect Retable to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Retable into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the 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 Retable

Ask Copilot: "Using Retable, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Retable MCP Server

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

Retable + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Retable 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 Retable in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all my Retable projects."

"Show all records in table tbl_001."

"Add a new record to table tbl_001 with name 'NewClient' and status 'New'."

Troubleshooting Retable MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Retable 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.

Retable + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Retable 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.