Bring Compute Instances
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect DigitalOcean 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 DigitalOcean MCP Server?
Integrate DigitalOcean, the leading cloud infrastructure provider, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your compute instances (Droplets), monitor block storage and DNS domains, track managed databases, and oversee your App Platform services using natural language.
What you can do
- Compute Oversight — List and retrieve detailed configuration for all your Droplets, including IP addresses and resource status.
- Storage & Networking — Monitor block storage volumes and manage DNS domains directly via chat.
- Managed Databases — Track your database clusters (Postgres, MySQL, Redis) and their technical metadata.
- App Platform Monitoring — Oversee your deployed applications and their active deployment states across projects.
How it works
- Connect the DigitalOcean integration to your AI assistant.
- Authorize using your DigitalOcean Personal Access Token (found in your API settings).
- Orchestrate your cloud infrastructure and resources through intuitive conversation.
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — Quickly check Droplet status and network configurations on the go.
- Cloud Architects — Monitor resource allocation and database health via chat.
- System Administrators — Audit cloud projects and firewall rules during maintenance or incident response.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Retrieve metadata and limits for your DigitalOcean account
Get detailed information for a specific Droplet
List all applications deployed on DigitalOcean App Platform
List all block storage volumes across your account
List all cloud firewalls and their associated rules
List all logical projects used to group resources
List all compute instances (Droplets) in your DigitalOcean account
List all DNS domains managed in DigitalOcean
List all managed database clusters (Postgres, MySQL, Redis, etc.)
Search for a Droplet using a name keyword
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings DigitalOcean 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
DigitalOcean in VS Code Copilot
Why run DigitalOcean with Vinkius?
The DigitalOcean 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
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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 DigitalOcean using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
DigitalOcean and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect DigitalOcean 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
DigitalOcean for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and DigitalOcean 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
How do I get a DigitalOcean Personal Access Token?
Log in to your DigitalOcean account, navigate to the API section in the sidebar, and under the Tokens/Keys tab, click Generate New Token. Ensure you select the 'read' or 'write' scopes as needed.
Can the agent reboot a Droplet?
This integration currently focuses on listing and auditing infrastructure resources. Power actions like rebooting or resizing should be managed via the DigitalOcean control panel or CLI.
Is the App Platform supported?
Yes, you can use the list_app_platform_services tool to monitor your applications deployed on DigitalOcean's App Platform and check their current deployment status.
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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