Bring Data Extraction
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect ParseHub 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 ParseHub MCP Server?
Bring ParseHub Cloud Scraping directly into your AI workflows. Manage pre-configured web scraping targets natively and orchestrate complex headless browser automation directly from chat. Dispatch run jobs on command, query execution status limits, and extract final parsed payloads securely.
What you can do
- Project Navigation — Inspect and list configured ParseHub projects, determining start URLs, templates, and total crawler pages attached
- Execution Dispatch — Command remote servers to trigger specific headless data extraction jobs
run_projectoptionally overriding starting URLs natively - Observability Tracing — Monitor exactly where a
Runobject is (queued, initialized, running, complete) without checking the desktop app - Payload Extraction — Pull down structured arrays containing the scraped payloads securely via
get_run_datamatching explicit datasets
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your ParseHub API Key
- Start orchestrating complex scraping runs natively from Claude, Cursor, or your MCP UI
Who is this for?
- Data Engineers — trigger cloud scraping logic securely and pipeline extracted datasets straight into processing tools natively
- Marketing Intel — fetch completed scrapers watching competitor pricing logic tracking JSON arrays automatically
- Research Analysts — kick off academic paper extractors via chat and digest the results upon completion
Built-in capabilities (10)
If the run was already scraping pages, partial data may be available. Data from already-scraped pages is preserved and can be retrieved with get_run_data. Use this to stop long-running scrapes or free up queue slots. Cancel a queued or actively running ParseHub run
Cannot be undone. Use this to clean up old runs and free up storage quota on your account. Permanently delete a ParseHub run and its extracted data
Ideal for dashboards or integrations that always want the freshest available data without managing individual run tokens. Instantly get the latest completed data for a ParseHub project
The project_token can be found via list_projects or in the ParseHub desktop client settings tab. Get detailed configuration of a specific ParseHub project
Only works when the run status is "complete" and data_ready is true. The JSON structure mirrors the template selection configuration set up in the ParseHub desktop client. Download the raw JSON data extracted from a completed ParseHub run
Poll this endpoint to wait for a run to complete before fetching data. Check the status of a specific ParseHub run
Each project includes a project_token (unique identifier), title, last_run timestamp, and template configuration. Use the project_token for all subsequent run management operations. List all ParseHub web scraping projects
Useful for auditing or finding a specific completed run to fetch data from. Get the history of all runs for a ParseHub project
Returns a run_token for tracking progress. The run enters a queue and begins processing within seconds. Use get_run to monitor and get_run_data to retrieve results once complete. Start a new ParseHub scraping run for a project
Perfect for scraping different pages with the same template (e.g., different product categories). The template extraction rules still apply unchanged — only the starting page changes. Start a ParseHub run targeting a custom URL instead of the project default
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ParseHub 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
ParseHub in VS Code Copilot
Why run ParseHub with Vinkius?
The ParseHub 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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This dashboard is included when you connect ParseHub using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
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Professionals who connect ParseHub 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
ParseHub for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and ParseHub 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
Do I need the ParseHub Desktop tool running to use this?
No. This integration operates completely natively via ParseHub's Cloud API endpoints. You only need the desktop app to build the templates originally. All executions mapped here happen on their cloud scaling servers.
Can I provide a different Start URL when running a project?
Yes. The run_project_with_url command allows you to explicitly provide a start_url query property. This instructs the ParseHub crawler to ignore its project-saved URL and begin parsing the newly mapped domain using the same semantic template.
Is the downloaded data returned in JSON or raw HTML?
The payload fetched by get_run_data is exported entirely as structured, pre-parsed JSON mirroring the exact template node selections defined in your project architecture.
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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