Bring Tech Lookup
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect BuiltWith Tech Lookup to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 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.
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What is the BuiltWith Tech Lookup MCP Server?
Equip your AI agent with the industry standard for website technology profiling through the BuiltWith MCP server. This integration provides instant access to the technology stack of millions of domains. Your agent can identify the Content Management System (CMS), analytics tools, advertising networks, hosting providers, and JavaScript frameworks used by any website. Whether you are conducting lead qualification, competitive research, or auditing digital infrastructure, your agent acts as a dedicated technical architect through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Tech Stack Profiling — Retrieve a comprehensive list of all technologies used by a specific domain.
- CMS Detection — Identify if a site is running on WordPress, Shopify, Magento, or other platforms.
- Analytics Auditing — Discover which tracking and data tools are integrated into a website.
- Infrastructure Discovery — Identify hosting, CDN, and security providers for any digital property.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your BuiltWith API Key (get it at builtwith.com)
- Start profiling websites from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- B2B Sales Teams — qualify leads based on the technologies they already use.
- Web Developers & Agency Owners — research competitor stacks and identify migration opportunities.
- Security Researchers — identify the infrastructure and third-party services of target domains.
- Market Analysts — track the adoption trends of specific SaaS and web technologies.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Uses the Company API. Get company information for a domain
Uses the Keywords API. Get keyword profile for a domain
Uses the rv2 Relationships API. Get infrastructure relationships for a domain
Uses the Trust API. Get trust indicators for a domain
Does not consume premium credits. Get basic technology categories for a domain
Uses the Lists API. Get lists of domains using a specific technology
g., Shopify, React). Uses the v6 Trends API. Get usage trends for a technology
Uses the v22 Domain API. Lookup complete technology stack for a domain
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings BuiltWith Tech Lookup data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 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
BuiltWith Tech Lookup in VS Code Copilot
Why run BuiltWith Tech Lookup with Vinkius?
The BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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 8 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
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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 BuiltWith Tech Lookup using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
BuiltWith Tech Lookup and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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
BuiltWith Tech Lookup for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and BuiltWith Tech Lookup 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 detect if a site uses Shopify?
Yes! Use the lookup_domain_tech tool. The response will include any detected eCommerce platforms, including Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce.
What kind of technologies can BuiltWith identify?
BuiltWith identifies thousands of technologies including CMS, Analytics, JavaScript Libraries, Advertising, Widgets, Hosting, and Email Services.
Is there a limit to how many sites I can lookup?
The usage depends on your specific BuiltWith API plan. Each call to lookup_domain_tech consumes one API credit from 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.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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