Bring Rag
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Linkup (AI Search & RAG) to VS Code Copilot and start using all 2 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 Linkup (AI Search & RAG) MCP Server?
Connect your Linkup account to any AI agent and take full control of real-time web intelligence and content retrieval for RAG pipelines through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Semantic Web Search — Execute context-rich queries that return high-relevancy results specifically optimized for Large Language Models directly from your agent
- Deep Content Retrieval — Extract clean, readable text from any web URL, stripping away noise and navigation to feed high-quality grounding data to your AI
- RAG-Ready Payloads — Retrieve structured search results including titles, snippets, and source URLs designed for seamless integration into vector stores
- Precision Extraction — Target specific URLs for content parsing, ensuring your agent has the exact technical context or documentation required for its task
- Real-time Intelligence — Access the latest facts and data from across the internet to ground your agent's answers in up-to-date reality
- Search Breadth — Switch between standard and deep search modes to balance between rapid fact-finding and comprehensive research across the web
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Linkup API Key
- Start grounding your AI with live web data from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- RAG Developers — provide your agents with real-time web access and precise document retrieval for contextual grounding through natural conversation
- AI & ML Engineers — automate the extraction of high-quality web content for model fine-tuning and evaluation datasets
- Market Researchers — perform large-scale data collection and fact-finding across the web without manual scraping scripts
Built-in capabilities (2)
Bypasses advanced bot protections executing complex SPA JavaScript loops automatically. Fetch and extract clean content from any specific URL using Linkup Platform
Choose "fast" mapping for basic factual requests and "deep" for thorough research limits. Perform a real-time web search extracting deep answers utilizing Linkup Platform
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Linkup (AI Search & RAG) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 2 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
Linkup (AI Search & RAG) in VS Code Copilot
Why run Linkup (AI Search & RAG) with Vinkius?
The Linkup (AI Search & RAG) 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 2 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 Linkup (AI Search & RAG) using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Linkup (AI Search & RAG) and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Linkup (AI Search & RAG) 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
Linkup (AI Search & RAG) for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Linkup (AI Search & RAG) 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 can Linkup help my agent provide more up-to-date answers?
Use the linkup_search tool to give your agent access to live web data. By performing semantic searches across the internet, your agent can retrieve the latest news, reports, and documentation, grounding its answers in current facts.
Can I extract clean text from a specific URL for RAG?
Yes. The linkup_fetch tool is specifically designed for content extraction. It renders the target page and returns a clean text version stripped of navigation and ads, making it ideal for feeding high-quality context to your agent.
What is the difference between standard and deep search modes?
Standard search focuses on rapid fact-finding and top results. Deep search performs a more comprehensive crawl across many more sources, which is better for complex research tasks that require diverse perspectives and detailed data.
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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