Bring Proxy Management
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Browserhub to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the Browserhub MCP Server?
Connect your Browserhub.io account to any AI agent and orchestrate your web scraping, data extraction, and proxy management workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Scraper Oversight — List all your configured scrapers and blueprints, and retrieve detailed metadata for each.
- Job Execution — Trigger scraping jobs with dynamic URL overrides and monitor their progress in real-time.
- Direct Scraping — Perform one-off URL extractions using real browsers without pre-defined scrapers.
- Data Retrieval — Retrieve structured data captured by your jobs directly into your workspace.
- Infrastructure Management — List available proxy locations and check your account credit balance.
- Task History — List and inspect all your previous scraping jobs.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Browserhub API Key
- Start extracting data from any website from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Data Scientists & Analysts — quickly gather web data for datasets without manual scraper configuration.
- Market Researchers — monitor pricing or availability across multiple sites straight from their workflow tools.
- Developers — integrate web extraction and proxy rotation into their applications using natural language.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Perform a one-off URL scrape without a pre-defined scraper
Check account credit balance
Get details of a specific blueprint
Get details of a specific scraper
Get status and results of a scraping job
List all scraper blueprints
List all available proxy locations
List all configured scrapers
List all scraping jobs
Start a scraping job using a specific scraper
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Browserhub 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.
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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
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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
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Browserhub in VS Code Copilot
Why run Browserhub with Vinkius?
The Browserhub connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Browserhub using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Browserhub and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Browserhub to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Browserhub for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Browserhub is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I scrape a URL directly without creating a scraper first?
Yes! Use the direct_scrape tool and provide the URL. It will use Browserhub's real browsers to render the page and extract data based on your parameters instantly.
How do I monitor the progress of a scraping job?
Simply ask the agent to get_scraping_job and provide the Job ID. It will return the current status (e.g., pending, running, finished) and the result data once ready.
Can I specify a proxy location for my scraping request?
Yes. When using direct_scrape, you can provide a proxy_country code. Use the list_proxy_locations tool to see the full list of supported countries in your account.
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.
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