How to Use the URL Metadata Scraper MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does the URL Metadata Scraper work with VS Code Copilot Chat?

You enable it by adding scrapeurl to your team's .vscode/mcp.json. When in Agent mode, Copilot uses this tool to pull OpenGraph metadata directly into your chat context.

Q: Does using the URL Metadata Scraper require special setup for VS Code Copilot?

The setup is managed by adding the server to your shared .vscode/mcp.json. You just need to switch Copilot Chat into Agent mode and the tool will appear.

Q: If I'm reviewing PRs that contain external links, should I use the URL Metadata Scraper?

Absolutely. Use scrapeurl to check link metadata during your review process. It confirms the title and description are clean before the code merges.

Team-wide link validation with the URL Metadata Scraper in VS Code Copilot.

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Enforce link standards across the team

The `scrape_url` tool pulls core metadata—Title, Description, and Image—from any URL. By committing the config to `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer on your team gets instant access. You can use Copilot Chat in Agent mode to validate all outbound links against required SEO standards before merging.

Automatically check link previews

Need assurance that a linked article will look right when shared? Run `scrape_url` via the team configuration. The tool gives clean OpenGraph data, letting you confirm title and image previews. This is perfect for review processes where consistency matters across all repos.

Manage metadata fetching enterprise-wide

The MCP Server makes `scrape_url` available to every user in the organization via a shared `.vscode/mcp.json`. This means your entire engineering team uses the same, reliable source for link data. It's an IT-managed way to ensure everyone has access to critical metadata tools.

Setup guide

Set up URL Metadata Scraper 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 URL Metadata Scraper 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 URL Metadata Scraper tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent URL Metadata Scraper transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about URL Metadata Scraper MCP in VS Code Copilot

You enable it by adding `scrape_url` to your team's `.vscode/mcp.json`. When in Agent mode, Copilot uses this tool to pull OpenGraph metadata directly into your chat context.

Yes. By committing the MCP config file to Git, you ensure every developer on the team can access `scrape_url` and validate external links in Copilot Chat.

The setup is managed by adding the server to your shared `.vscode/mcp.json`. You just need to switch Copilot Chat into Agent mode and the tool will appear.

Absolutely. Use `scrape_url` to check link metadata during your review process. It confirms the title and description are clean before the code merges.

This MCP Server only touches public-facing, structural data from a given URL. Specifically, it reads OpenGraph and standard SEO metadata like Title, Description, and Image paths. It doesn't access user accounts or private content.

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