Visual Studio Code demonstrates how developers can leverage MCP Servers and GitHub Copilot agent mode to boost code completion and workflow efficiency, including steps for building and integrating local and remote MCP servers.

MCP Servers in VS Code and GitHub Copilot

This video by Visual Studio Code showcases how developers can enhance their coding experience by integrating MCP (Model Context Protocol) Servers with GitHub Copilot agent mode inside VS Code.

What You'll Learn

• Installing MCP Servers: Step-by-step instructions to install the official GitHub MCP Server in VS Code for agent mode integration.
• Remote and Local MCP Servers: How to use both remote MCP Servers and set up your own custom local MCP Server for advanced coding scenarios.
• Building a Custom MCP Server: Demonstration of building and installing a local MCP Server to tailor Copilot agent mode for your development needs.
• Issue Handling and Workflow: Creating issues and interacting with the development process inside VS Code, leveraging MCP-powered enhancements.
• Best Practices: Tips and recap on maximizing Copilot’s capabilities with MCP Servers for efficient software development.

Chapters

• 00:00 Welcome
• 00:20 Demo – Install the GitHub MCP Server
• 02:23 Creating an issue
• 04:40 Building and installing your own MCP Server
• 05:20 Demo
• 08:04 Recap
• 09:05 Wrap

Useful Links

• MCP Servers for Agent Mode Documentation
• GitHub Repository: MCP for Beginners
• Connect with Liam Conroy-Hampton (Presenter)

Tags

Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, MCP Servers, Model Context Protocol, developer workflow, MDC setup, custom server, agent mode, code completion, integration.

By following this video, developers gain actionable insights on extending their code automation and completion workflows using both built-in and custom MCP Servers in VS Code—a valuable guide for maximizing GitHub Copilot’s capabilities.