Bring Self Hosting
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Coolify 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.
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What is the Coolify MCP Server?
Connect your Coolify instance to any AI agent and take full control of your self-hosting and private cloud workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Server Monitoring — List self-hosted nodes and retrieve intricate networking parameters including IP properties and Docker swarm statuses
- Application Management — List all managed frontend/backend apps and fetch elaborate internal topology metrics like mapped GitHub branches and Traefik proxy paths
- Lifecycle Control — Start, stop, and restart applications natively, allowing you to recycle container states and apply configuration updates instantly
- Deployment Automation — Trigger raw build pipelines to fetch the latest commits, rebuild Nixpacks images, and roll out updated Docker versions
- Database Oversight — Manage PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis configurations and extrapolate internal connection strings for secure application linking
- Resource Navigation — asociating Project repositories to explicit application UUIDs required for downstream mutations and operational auditing
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Coolify Instance URL and API Token (found in Keys & Tokens > API Tokens)
- Start managing your self-hosted cloud from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Indie Hackers & Founders — manage your private cloud and deploy new versions without touching the dashboard
- DevOps Engineers — monitor server node health and application lifecycle states across multiple environments
- Full-stack Developers — trigger builds, restart containers, and retrieve database connection strings directly from the chat
- SysAdmins — audit Docker Swarm configurations and verify server connectivity through natural language
Built-in capabilities (10)
Examines mapped GitHub branches, automatic rollout toggles (push to deploy), and assigned Traefik reverse proxy FQDN paths. Fetch elaborate internal topology metrics for a given Application
Highly required when linking newly provisioned Web Apps to Backend Datastores. Extrapolate internal configuration arrays for a Database
Verifies IP properties, SSH connection validation statuses, and Docker executing ports resolving across the cluster. Get configuration schema mapped to a specific Coolify Server Node
Generates the crucial map associating Project repositories to explicit application UUIDs required for downstream mutations (like restarting and stopping). List all frontend/backend Applications actively managed by Coolify
Isolates database bounding boxes mapping to applications so you can properly retrieve Connection Strings and backup cadence timelines. List managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis configurations
Used to identify the raw physical endpoints running Docker swarms that host subsequent applications. List all self-hosted Server Nodes attached to Coolify
Ensures updated config `.env` variables injected via Coolify take effect immediately in runtime RAM. Bounce a Coolify application recycling its container states
Spin up containers mapped to a suspended Application UUID
Used precisely for pausing billing or restricting web perimeter ingress during a cyber incident directly via the Coolify dashboard API. Halt execution algorithms suspending the mapped Application
Performs `git fetch`, rebuilds Nixpacks images, caches dependencies, and rolls the updated Docker image out directly over the previous active application version. Trigger a raw build pipeline fetching the latest Git commit
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Coolify 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
Coolify in VS Code Copilot
Why run Coolify with Vinkius?
The Coolify 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 Coolify using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Coolify and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Coolify 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
Coolify for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Coolify 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 my agent trigger a new deployment for a Coolify application?
Yes. Use the 'trigger_deployment' tool with the application UUID. The agent will initiate a full build pipeline, fetching the latest commit and rolling out the updated version directly on your server.
How do I retrieve the internal connection string for a managed database?
Provide the database UUID to the 'get_database' tool. Your agent will extrapolate the internal network URI (e.g., for PostgreSQL or MySQL), allowing you to securely link your apps without external port exposure.
Can I restart an application to apply new environment variables?
Absolutely. Use the 'restart_application' tool. The agent will execute an overlapping bounce, destroying old instances and initializing fresh replicas with the latest configuration and environment variables.
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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