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Copilot

v1.0.0•Developer Tools•stable

A VSCode extension that lets you find and install Agent Skills and MCP Apps to use with GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Codex CLI.

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What is Copilot?

Copilot is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to vscode extension that lets you find and install agent skills and mcp apps to use with github copilot, claude code, and codex cli.

A VSCode extension that lets you find and install Agent Skills and MCP Apps to use with GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Codex CLI.

This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • A VSCode extension that lets you find and install Agent Skil

Use Cases

Find and install agent skills and MCP servers for GitHub Copilot.
Extend Copilot with custom skills through a VSCode extension.
VikashLoomba

Maintainer

LicenseGPL-3.0
Languagetypescript
Versionv1.0.0
UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

Manual Installation

npx copilot

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Copilot

Copilot MCP is a VS Code extension that provides a graphical interface for discovering, installing, and managing MCP servers and Agent Skills directly within Visual Studio Code, making them available to GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Codex CLI. Through the Activity Bar panel, developers can browse a curated catalog of open-source MCP servers, connect to them with a few clicks, and instantly expose their tools to AI agents in Copilot Chat — without manually editing JSON config files. It also supports remote Cloud MCP deployments to avoid local server setup entirely.

Prerequisites

  • Visual Studio Code 1.85 or later installed
  • GitHub Copilot extension (for Copilot Chat integration)
  • GitHub Copilot subscription or trial access
  • Internet connection for browsing the MCP server catalog
1

Install the Copilot MCP extension from VS Code Marketplace

Open VS Code, go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X), search for 'Copilot MCP' by AutomataLabs, and click Install. The extension ID is AutomataLabs.copilot-mcp.

2

Open the MCP Servers panel

After installation, find the new icon in the VS Code Activity Bar (left sidebar). Click it to open the MCP Servers view where you can browse and connect to servers.

3

Connect to an MCP server

In the MCP Servers view, search for a server by name or category. Click Connect on any server to add it to your VS Code environment and make its tools available to Copilot Chat.

4

Browse and install Agent Skills

Switch to the Skills tab in the Copilot MCP panel to discover and install Agent Skills from the skills.sh repository. Skills extend what your AI agents can do without running a full MCP server.

5

Use tools in Copilot Chat

Open GitHub Copilot Chat (Ctrl+Shift+I) and start asking questions or giving tasks. Connected MCP tools will be automatically available to the agent.

Copilot Examples

Client configuration

VS Code settings or Claude Desktop config for using the Copilot MCP extension server.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "copilot-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["copilot"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Things to ask after connecting MCP servers through the Copilot MCP extension.

- "Show me what MCP tools are currently available in my workspace"
- "Search for a GitHub MCP server and connect it"
- "List all Agent Skills installed through Copilot MCP"
- "Use the connected database MCP tool to query my users table"
- "Install the browser automation skill and take a screenshot of example.com"

Troubleshooting Copilot

Activity Bar icon for Copilot MCP does not appear after installation

Reload VS Code (Ctrl+Shift+P → 'Developer: Reload Window') after installing the extension. If still missing, check the Extensions view to confirm the extension is enabled and not in the disabled list.

MCP tools are not showing up in GitHub Copilot Chat

Ensure GitHub Copilot is installed and signed in. Connected MCP servers must show a green status indicator in the MCP Servers panel before their tools become available. Try disconnecting and reconnecting the server.

Server catalog fails to load or shows an empty list

Check your internet connection and VS Code proxy settings. The extension fetches the server catalog from a remote source — firewall or proxy rules may block this. Try disabling any VPN or proxy temporarily.

Frequently Asked Questions about Copilot

What is Copilot?

Copilot is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that vscode extension that lets you find and install agent skills and mcp apps to use with github copilot, claude code, and codex cli. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Copilot?

Follow the installation instructions on the Copilot GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Copilot?

Copilot works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Copilot free to use?

Yes, Copilot is open source and available under the GPL-3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "copilot": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "copilot"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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