Bring Uptime Monitoring
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect HetrixTools to VS Code Copilot and start using all 11 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 HetrixTools MCP Server?
Connect your HetrixTools account to any AI agent and take full control of your infrastructure monitoring and IP reputation management through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Uptime Oversight — List all uptime monitors, check status, and retrieve detailed availability reports for your websites and services.
- Blacklist Monitoring — List and manage monitors for IP addresses and domains across 90+ global blacklists.
- On-Demand Checks — Perform real-time blacklist scans for any IPv4 address or domain directly from the chat.
- Maintenance Control — Quickly toggle maintenance modes for your monitors to avoid false alerts during updates.
- Resource Tracking — Monitor your account's API and monitor usage to stay within your plan limits.
- Team Alerts — Access and manage your contact lists to ensure the right people are notified of outages.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your HetrixTools API Token (found in Account Settings > API)
- Start monitoring your infrastructure from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual checking of monitoring dashboards. Your AI assistant acts as a dedicated Infrastructure Monitor or System Administrator.
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — instantly check server health and toggle maintenance modes without leaving the terminal.
- System Administrators — automate the auditing of IP reputation and domain blacklist status.
- Website Owners — monitor website uptime and receive instant reports on any service interruptions.
Built-in capabilities (11)
Pass the configuration as a JSON string in "body_json" (requires type, target, label, and contact ID). Create a new uptime monitor
Useful for identifying mail delivery issues. Perform an on-demand blacklist check for a domain
Note: results may take a few minutes to process. Perform an on-demand blacklist check for an IPv4 address
Remove an uptime monitor
Retrieve current API and resource usage statistics
List all IP and domain blacklist monitors
List all generated bulk reports
List notification contact lists
Use this to check the current health of your infrastructure. List all uptime monitors
Retrieve detailed uptime reports for a monitor
Modes: 1 (Normal), 2 (Maint. with notifications), 3 (Maint. without notifications). Toggle maintenance mode for an uptime monitor
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings HetrixTools data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 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
HetrixTools in VS Code Copilot
Why run HetrixTools with Vinkius?
The HetrixTools 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 11 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
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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 HetrixTools using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
HetrixTools and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect HetrixTools 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
HetrixTools for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and HetrixTools 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 find my HetrixTools API Token?
Log in to your HetrixTools account, navigate to Account Settings, and click on the API tab. You will be able to generate and copy your unique API Token from there.
Can I perform on-demand blacklist checks?
Yes! Use the check_ip_blacklist or check_domain_blacklist tools. These trigger real-time scans across 90+ blacklists. Note that these requests can take a few minutes to complete.
What are the maintenance modes for monitors?
The integration supports three modes: 1 (Normal), 2 (Maintenance with notifications enabled), and 3 (Maintenance without notifications). Use set_maintenance_mode to toggle these.
Is the integration secure for monitoring data?
Absolutely. The integration uses industry-standard Bearer tokens (v3) or secure URL tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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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