Bring Authentication
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect Nhost to VS Code Copilot and start using 15 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
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What is the Nhost MCP Server?
Connect your Nhost project to any AI agent to manage your backend services through natural language. This server provides a comprehensive interface for Nhost's Authentication and Storage services.
What you can do
- Authentication Flows — Sign in users via email/password, OTP, magic links, or anonymous sessions using
signin_email_password,signin_otp_email, andsignin_passwordless_email. - User Management — Register new accounts with
signup_email_password, retrieve profiles withget_user, and handle password resets or email changes. - Session Control — Refresh access tokens and securely sign out users from single or all devices using
refresh_tokenandsignout. - Cloud Storage — Upload files directly to your Nhost buckets using the
upload_filetool, supporting both text and base64 content.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Provide your Nhost Auth and Storage URLs from your project dashboard
- Start managing users and files from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Full-stack Developers — manage user sessions and test auth flows directly from the IDE without switching to the browser.
- DevOps Engineers — automate user provisioning and file management tasks through simple conversation.
- Support Teams — quickly verify user profile information and account status to resolve customer issues faster.
Built-in capabilities (15)
Requires elevated NHOST_JWT credential. Request to change the authenticated user email
Permanently delete a file
Supports optional image transformation parameters. Download the complete file content
Retrieve a presigned URL for a file
Requires NHOST_JWT credential. Retrieve the authenticated user profile information
Generate a new JWT access token using a valid refresh token
Request a password reset email
Create an anonymous user session
Authenticate a user with email and password
Initiate email-based one-time password authentication
Initiate passwordless authentication by sending a magic link
Invalidate refresh tokens and end the session
Register a new user account
Register a new user account using email OTP
Returns metadata for the processed file. Upload a file to a bucket
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Nhost data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 15 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
Nhost in VS Code Copilot
Nhost and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Nhost to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Nhost in VS Code Copilot
The Nhost MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 15 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Nhost for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Nhost MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I retrieve the profile of the currently logged-in user?
Use the get_user tool. It fetches the authenticated user's profile information, including their ID and metadata, provided a valid JWT is configured.
Is it possible to store documents or images using this server?
Yes. The upload_file action allows you to send raw text or base64 content along with a filename directly to your Nhost Storage bucket.
Can I initiate a login without requiring a password?
Absolutely. Use the signin_passwordless_email tool to send a magic link to a user's email address for a seamless passwordless authentication experience.
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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