Runlayer MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 27 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 Runlayer MCP Server
What you can do
Connect AI agents to the Runlayer Enterprise Control Plane for comprehensive MCP ecosystem management:
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Runlayer data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 27 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
- Manage MCP Servers — register, inspect, update, and remove serverless MCP endpoints
- Manage Skills — create, assign, and version reusable agent capabilities
- Manage Agents — onboard AI agents (Claude, Cursor, VS Code, custom) with proper security guardrails
- Enforce Policies — define and audit security policies governing MCP access and agent permissions
- Audit Everything — retrieve complete audit trails of all MCP, skill, agent, and policy operations
- Manage API Keys — create, rotate, and revoke organization and personal API keys
- Run Security Scans — discover shadow AI, unauthorized MCP servers, and policy violations across your organization
- Monitor Organization Health — review member activity, server inventory, and security posture
The Runlayer MCP Server exposes 27 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 Runlayer to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Runlayer 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 Runlayer
Ask Copilot: "Using Runlayer, help me..." — 27 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Runlayer MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Runlayer 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
Runlayer + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Runlayer 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
Runlayer MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (27)
These 27 tools become available when you connect Runlayer to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
create_agent
Requires agent name and type (claude_desktop, cursor, vs_code, custom). Optionally assign MCP servers, skills, and policies during registration. Returns the created agent details. Use this to onboard new AI agents to your enterprise control plane with proper security guardrails. Register a new AI agent in Runlayer
create_api_key
Returns the key value (shown only once) and metadata. Use this to create keys for integrations, CI/CD pipelines, or service accounts. Store the key value securely immediately after creation. Create a new API key for your Runlayer organization
create_mcp_server
Requires server name and connection details (URL, authentication method). Optionally assign skills, agents, and policies during registration. Returns the created server details including the new UUID. Use this to onboard new MCP servers to your enterprise control plane. Register a new MCP server in Runlayer
create_policy
Requires policy name and rule definitions. Returns the created policy. Use this to enforce security standards, restrict access to sensitive MCP servers, or define audit requirements. Create a new security or access policy in Runlayer
create_skill
Requires skill name and description. Optionally define input/output schemas and initial MCP server assignments. Returns the created skill details. Use this to codify reusable agent capabilities for consistent use across your organization. Register a new skill (agent capability) in Runlayer
delete_agent
This disconnects the agent from all MCP servers and removes policy assignments. Requires the agent ID. Confirm with the user before proceeding. Remove an AI agent from Runlayer
delete_mcp_server
This action disconnects all associated agents and removes policy assignments. Requires the server UUID. Confirm with the user before proceeding. Remove an MCP server from Runlayer
delete_policy
All resources previously governed by this policy will no longer be subject to its rules. Requires the policy ID. Confirm with the user before proceeding. Remove a security or access policy from Runlayer
delete_skill
Does not delete the underlying MCP server tools. Requires the skill ID. Confirm with the user before proceeding. Remove a skill from Runlayer
get_agent
Requires the agent ID from list_agents results. Use this to review agent configuration, audit access patterns, or troubleshoot connectivity. Get detailed information about a specific AI agent
get_audit_logs
Returns timestamps, actor identities, action types, affected resources, and outcomes. Use this for compliance reporting, security investigations, or operational troubleshooting. Get audit logs for your Runlayer organization
get_mcp_server
Requires the server UUID from list_mcp_servers results. Use this to review server configuration, verify security compliance, or troubleshoot connectivity issues. Get detailed information about a specific MCP server
get_organization
Use this to verify your organization configuration or get an overview of your MCP ecosystem. Get your Runlayer organization details
get_scan_results
Requires the scan ID from run_mcp_sweep_scan results. Use this to review shadow AI discoveries, identify policy violations, or generate compliance reports. Get results from an MCP sweep scan
get_skill
Requires the skill ID from list_skills results. Use this to review skill configuration or understand capability dependencies. Get detailed information about a specific skill
list_agents
Returns agent names, IDs, types (Claude Desktop, Cursor, custom), assigned MCP servers, active skills, policy compliance status, and last activity timestamps. Use this to understand your agent ecosystem and verify which agents have access to which MCP servers. List all AI agents registered in your Runlayer organization
list_api_keys
Use this to audit key inventory, identify unused keys, or prepare for key rotation. List all API keys for your Runlayer organization
list_mcp_servers
Returns server names, UUIDs, status (active, inactive, blocked), assigned skills, connected agents, policy associations, and last activity timestamps. Use this as the first step to understand your MCP server inventory before managing individual servers, applying policies, or reviewing security posture. List all registered MCP servers in your Runlayer organization
list_members
Use this to audit access, review role assignments, or identify inactive accounts. List all members of your Runlayer organization
list_policies
Returns policy names, descriptions, enforcement status, affected resources, and violation counts. Use this to review your security posture before creating or modifying policies. List all security and access policies in your Runlayer organization
list_skills
Returns skill names, descriptions, associated MCP servers, usage counts, and version information. Use this to discover available capabilities before assigning them to agents or MCP servers. List all skills registered in your Runlayer organization
revoke_api_key
This action cannot be undone. Requires the key ID. Use this for compromised keys, unused keys, or during security incidents. Revoke an API key immediately
run_mcp_sweep_scan
Returns a scan ID which can be used with get_scan_results to retrieve findings. Use this for security assessments, compliance audits, or shadow AI detection. Run an MCP sweep scan to discover shadow AI across your organization
update_agent
Only pass the fields you want to change. Requires the agent ID. Use this to update agent assignments or modify metadata. Update an existing AI agent configuration
update_mcp_server
Only pass the fields you want to change. Requires the server UUID. Use this to update server endpoints, rotate credentials, or modify policy assignments. Update an existing MCP server configuration
update_policy
Only pass the fields you want to change. Requires the policy ID. Use this to refine security requirements, update access controls, or modify audit rules. Update an existing security or access policy
update_skill
Only pass the fields you want to change. Requires the skill ID. Use this to refine skill definitions or update documentation. Update an existing skill configuration
Example Prompts for Runlayer in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Runlayer immediately.
"Show me all MCP servers registered in our organization and their security status"
"Run a shadow AI discovery scan across our organization and show me the findings"
"Create a new policy that restricts MCP server access to only approved developers"
Troubleshooting Runlayer MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Runlayer to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Runlayer + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Runlayer 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 Runlayer with your favorite client
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Connect Runlayer to VS Code Copilot
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