How to Use the TrueFoundry MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does TrueFoundry work with VS Code Copilot?

You commit the server configuration to .vscode/mcp.json. This allows you to manage and share access to all MCP tools across an entire engineering team using standard Git practices.

Q: Does using TrueFoundry require specific setup for a large team in VS Code Copilot?

No. You simply update the .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it to the project root, making the tooling automatically available organization-wide.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect TrueFoundry to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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The best part? You commit the MCP config to `.vscode/mcp.json` in the project root. This means every developer on your team automatically gets access to all TrueFoundry tools. It standardizes tool usage, so everyone uses `truefoundry_list_mcp_servers` and knows exactly what actions are available across the board.

Monitoring Infrastructure State

Need to verify if a deployment is ready? Use `truefoundry_get_deployment_status`. This function emits detailed metric states on the orchestration matrix bounds for your team. You can also check which backend containers are running by calling `truefoundry_list_deployments`.

AI Gateway Integration

Copilot Chat supports using TrueFoundry as a central point for all LLM calls. The agent uses `truefoundry_run_gateway_chat` to route queries through the unified gateway. Before calling, you can use `truefoundry_list_gateway_models` to ensure your team knows every accessible foundation model.

Setup guide

Set up TrueFoundry MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the TrueFoundry MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the TrueFoundry tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent TrueFoundry transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about TrueFoundry MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the server configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json`. This allows you to manage and share access to all MCP tools across an entire engineering team using standard Git practices.

The setup supports enterprise-grade compliance, including SOC 2. By managing the configuration in a controlled repository setting, you maintain visibility and control over tool access.

No, you need VS Code version 1.96 or newer to fully support the Agent mode features that allow Copilot Chat to call these external tools effectively.

The system accesses deployment metrics and tool schemas. This allows your team to get accurate, real-time context about the operational status of your backend services.

No. You simply update the `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it to the project root, making the tooling automatically available organization-wide.

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