How to Use the Vercel MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I inspect Vercel deployment details using VS Code Copilot?

Yes. The getdeploymentdetails tool retrieves comprehensive information for any specific build execution, making debugging straightforward.

Q: Is listing account domains reliable when using the Vercel features in VS Code Copilot?

The listaccountdomains tool provides a direct list of high-level apex domains managed by your organization's Vercel account.

Q: Do I need special setup to trigger builds for Vercel with VS Code Copilot?

No. You just call triggergithubdeployment and provide the project name and Git ref. The MCP Server handles the rest of the build initiation.

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Project Management with MCP Server

Start by creating a new site using `create_project`, giving you a name and framework slug. If a project is obsolete, you can permanently remove it via `delete_project`. Remember that removal is irreversible.

Check Vercel Status in VS Code Copilot

Need to know the build status? Use `list_deployments` to see a list of recent CI/CD builds for any project. The `get_project_details` tool also pulls detailed configuration data about the site.

Control Vercel Deployments with VS Code Copilot

You can trigger new builds using `trigger_github_deployment`, supplying the project name and Git ref. You'll also find domain mappings listed via `list_project_aliases`.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Vercel MCP in VS Code Copilot

The team uses the MCP Server config, committed to the repo, so every developer has automatic access. You control project domains and manual builds right in the chat.

Yes. The `get_deployment_details` tool retrieves comprehensive information for any specific build execution, making debugging straightforward.

It touches project configuration and deployment history. Specifically, it reads names, frameworks, aliases, and full deployment status records.

The `list_account_domains` tool provides a direct list of high-level apex domains managed by your organization's Vercel account.

No. You just call `trigger_github_deployment` and provide the project name and Git ref. The MCP Server handles the rest of the build initiation.

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