Bring Distributed Sql
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect CockroachDB Cloud 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 CockroachDB Cloud MCP Server?
Connect your CockroachDB Cloud account to any AI agent and take full control of your distributed SQL infrastructure through natural conversation. Streamline how you monitor and manage your globally-scalable databases natively.
What you can do
- Cluster Oversight — List and retrieve details for all CockroachDB Cloud clusters including provider and region info natively
- Node Intelligence — Access and monitor individual nodes within your clusters to understand health and status flawlessly
- Operation Auditing — List and review recent management operations like scaling or upgrades to track changes securely
- Network Logistics — Access and monitor network allowlist rules to ensure secure database connectivity flawlessly
- Encryption Management — List Customer Managed Keys (CMKs) used for cluster-level data encryption flawlessly
- Account Visibility — Retrieve information about your authenticated user profile and organization directly within your workspace
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your CockroachDB Cloud API Secret Key
- Start managing your distributed databases from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Database Administrators (DBAs) — monitor cluster health and operation history using natural language
- Cloud Engineers — audit network allowlists and regional distribution without opening the cloud console
- Security Teams — quickly look up encryption key metadata and connectivity rules straight from their chat interface
- Platform Teams — verify cloud provider availability and monitor cluster lifecycle events
Built-in capabilities (8)
Get detailed information for a specific cluster
Retrieve information about the authenticated user/organization
List all nodes within a specific cluster
List recent management operations for a cluster (e.g. scaling, upgrades)
List all CockroachDB Cloud clusters
List Customer Managed Keys (CMKs) used for cluster encryption
List network allowlist rules for a specific cluster
List cloud providers supported by CockroachDB Cloud
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings CockroachDB Cloud 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
CockroachDB Cloud in VS Code Copilot
Why run CockroachDB Cloud with Vinkius?
The CockroachDB Cloud 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
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 CockroachDB Cloud using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
CockroachDB Cloud and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect CockroachDB Cloud 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
CockroachDB Cloud for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and CockroachDB Cloud 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 see the status of all nodes in a cluster through the agent?
Yes! Use the list_cluster_nodes tool with the unique cluster ID. The agent will return a list of all nodes, their IP addresses, and their current health/operational state.
How do I check for recent scaling or upgrade events on my database?
Use the list_cluster_operations tool. Your agent will fetch the management log for the cluster, showing you recent tasks, their progress, and whether they were successful.
Where do I find my CockroachDB Cloud API Secret Key?
Log in to the CockroachDB Cloud Console, navigate to Access Management, and select API Keys. You can generate and copy a new Secret Key from that section.
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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