Bring Mysql
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect PlanetScale 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 PlanetScale MCP Server?
Empower your AI agents to manage your PlanetScale serverless infrastructure seamlessly. Leverage the power of Vitess-backed MySQL without leaving your IDE. Ask your AI to branch a production database for testing, list regions, or drop obsolete schema forks instantly.
What you can do
- Database Provisioning — Instantly list (
list_databases), inspect, create (create_database), or destroy serverless MySQL clusters running across global regions. - Branch Management — Harness PlanetScale's Git-like schema workflows. Direct your LLM to spawn a temporary
shadow-testbranch cloned frommain(create_branch), allowing consequence-free migrations before orchestrating Deploy Requests. - Infrastructure Exploration — Discover strict organizational IDs (
list_organizations) and query available physical cloud provider edges (list_regions) to optimize latency targets.
How it works
- Ensure your AI environment has this connector subscribed
- Provide an active PlanetScale Service Token
- Manage fleets of serverless data clusters via natural language inside Cursor or Claude
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — automate the destruction of stale staging branches (
delete_branch) via simple LLM terminal chat commands. - Full-stack Developers — spin up ephemeral database branches for isolated feature development without touching the web console.
- Platform Architects — audit distribution footprints, node metadata, and connection strings across multiple organizational environments automatically.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Does *not* duplicate data (creates an empty schema clone of the parent) for secure CI testing uncoupled entirely from `main` load balancing layers. Fork a PlanetScale schema mapping to a new isolated Branch
Creates empty environments ready to execute explicit DDL definitions via non-blocking Deploy Requests. Provision a radically scalable Serverless Database instance
Utilized constantly within CI/CD pipelines following a successful Deploy Request morphing `main` schema structure directly. Purge an obsolete Git-like Schema testing ground
Dropping the database effectively wipes terabytes of records scattered globally. Fails fully if unacknowledged connection logic binds it. Destroy a PlanetScale MySQL construct irreversibly
Returns access hostnames for code integration. Deconstruct the layout of a single explicit Database Branch
Analyze core configuration of a specific MySQL cluster logic
Essential for migrating schemas without locking production reads/writes. List Development Database Branches mirroring Prod architectures
Retrieves explicitly mapping IDs orchestrating distributed Vitess backend shards. List high-availability PlanetScale MySQL DB distributions
Used solely to resolve the foundational string key prerequisite for all subsequent MySQL endpoint management. List root PlanetScale organizational identifiers
Critical reference required during new Database/Branch physical provisioning routines. Locate physical edge availability zones supported by Vitess
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings PlanetScale 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
PlanetScale in VS Code Copilot
Why run PlanetScale with Vinkius?
The PlanetScale 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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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 PlanetScale using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
PlanetScale and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect PlanetScale 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
PlanetScale for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and PlanetScale 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
Can I run destructive commands like deleting databases through this AI implementation?
Yes. The integration provides delete_branch and delete_database. They map directly to infrastructure teardowns. You should scope the Service Token carefully inside the PlanetScale dashboard to avoid catastrophic misinterpretations if your explicit intent is just testing. Deletions via delete_database are absolute and irretrievable.
Does `create_branch` replicate and copy my production dataset into the new branch?
No. PlanetScale branches solely duplicate the static underlying DDL structure (schema), exactly like taking a snapshot of empty tables. The new branch boots up free of rows. This design lets your agent freely run ALTER TABLE operations independently without crashing the master tables.
How does the agent know which organizational node I am provisioning my branches on?
All queries essentially require the foundational string parameters known as the org_name. If unknown, a simple list_organizations query reveals the UUID scope dictating your authorized account parameter bounds securely.
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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