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VS Code & Copilot MCP Servers

149 MCP servers that work in VS Code with GitHub Copilot, each with its exact setup. Connect your AI to the tools you already use.

Works with
149 servers
Settings live in
.vscode/mcp.json in a project, or your user mcp.json (MCP: Open User Configuration)
Plans
Copilot Free, Pro and Pro+ can use MCP. On Copilot Business and Enterprise an admin must turn on the MCP servers policy, which is off by default.

How to add an MCP server to VS Code with GitHub Copilot

  1. Step 1

    Click Add to VS Code on the server's page, or run MCP: Add Server from the Command Palette.

  2. Step 2

    Pick HTTP or Command, paste the address or command, choose Global or Workspace.

  3. Step 3

    Open Copilot Chat in Agent mode and check the tools icon.

Every server page below has this filled in for you, with a one-click link where VS Code with GitHub Copilot supports one. This is what it looks like:

json
{
  "servers": {
    "notion": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.notion.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Signing in: VS Code opens the sign-in page the first time it connects to the server.

MCP servers give VS Code with GitHub Copilot access to your tools. To teach it how to do a job well, see the skills that work in VS Code with GitHub Copilot.

All 149 MCP servers for VS Code with GitHub Copilot

149 servers

Frequently asked questions

How do I add an MCP server to VS Code?

Click Add to VS Code on a server's page, run MCP: Add Server from the Command Palette, or paste its settings into .vscode/mcp.json under servers.

Why does my company Copilot not show MCP servers?

On Copilot Business and Enterprise the MCP servers policy is off by default. An organization admin has to switch it on.

Does the Copilot CLI support MCP too?

Yes. Inside a Copilot CLI session run /mcp add, or use copilot mcp add from the terminal.

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