Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the SurrealDB MCP Server?
Connect your SurrealDB database to any AI agent and take full control of your data layer through natural conversation.
What you can do
- SurrealQL Execution — Run raw SurrealQL statements using the
execute_sqltool for complex queries and logic. - Record Management — Create, update, and modify records in specific tables with tools like
create_record,update_record, ormodify_record. - Table Operations — Quickly
select_allordelete_allrecords from a target table to manage your data at scale. - Health Monitoring — Check server status and health metrics using
get_statusandget_healthto ensure uptime. - Data Portability — Use
import_sqlandexport_datato move information in and out of your instance seamlessly.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your SurrealDB URL and credentials (NS, DB, and Auth)
- Start managing your multi-model database from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Backend Developers — test queries and inspect database state without switching windows.
- Data Engineers — perform quick data migrations or schema inspections via natural language.
- Product Managers — query business metrics directly from the database using SurrealQL.
Built-in capabilities (16)
Create a record with a random ID
Create a specific record
Delete all records in a table
Delete a specific record
Can pass variables via URL query parameters. Execute SurrealQL statements
Export data
Check SurrealDB health
Check SurrealDB web server status
Get SurrealDB version
Import SurrealQL queries
Modify all records in a table (Merge)
Modify a specific record (Merge)
Select all records in a table
Select a specific record
Update all records in a table
Update a specific record
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings SurrealDB data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 16 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
SurrealDB in VS Code Copilot
SurrealDB and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect SurrealDB 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 SurrealDB in VS Code Copilot
The SurrealDB 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 16 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
SurrealDB for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the SurrealDB MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run custom SurrealQL queries with variables?
Yes! Use the execute_sql tool. You can provide the raw SQL string and an optional JSON object of variables to be used in the query.
How do I check if my SurrealDB instance is online and healthy?
You can use the get_status tool to check the web server status or get_health to verify that both the server and the storage engine are functioning correctly.
Is it possible to delete all records from a specific table at once?
Yes, the delete_all tool allows you to remove all records from a specified table in a single operation.
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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