VS Code (Copilot)

MCP tools in VS Code are used by GitHub Copilot in agent mode. This setup follows VS Code's MCP configuration format.

RequirementsCopy Anchor Link

• VS Code with GitHub Copilot, agent mode enabled.
• Node.js 18 or newer for the local server.
• A Helipod API key, see Get a key.

Add the serverCopy Anchor Link

For one project, create .vscode/mcp.json. For all projects, run MCP: Open User Configuration from the Command Palette and add the same servers entry there.

{
  "servers": {
    "helipod": { "type": "http", "url": "https://api.helipod.io/mcp" }
  }
}

Note that VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers" as most other tools do.

Add the skillsCopy Anchor Link

npx skills add helipodapp/mcp -g -a github-copilot

Check it worksCopy Anchor Link

• Open mcp.json: a Start / Running marker appears above the server. Start it and enter the key when asked.
• In Copilot Chat, switch to Agent mode and open the tools picker: the Helipod tools are listed.
• Ask: "List my Helipod projects." Copilot asks before running the tool.

NotesCopy Anchor Link

• VS Code limits how many tools one request can use. If it warns, untick Helipod tools you do not need in the tools picker.
• Keep confirmation on for tools; do not auto-approve tools that cost money or delete things.

TroubleshootingCopy Anchor Link