Enhancing Developer Workflows with MCP Servers and GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Visual Studio Code demonstrates how MCP Servers combined with GitHub Copilot agent mode can boost developer productivity by providing richer AI-powered coding support.
Enhancing Developer Workflows with MCP Servers and GitHub Copilot in VS Code
Super charge your developer workflow by integrating MCP Servers inside Visual Studio Code alongside GitHub Copilot agent mode. This video showcases:
- Remote MCP Servers Usage: Practical demo with context7 and MS Learn servers, showing how they connect into VS Code environments.
- AI-Powered Development: GitHub Copilot’s agent mode utilizes the MCP servers to deliver context-aware code suggestions, making it easier to build better apps.
- Setup and Resources:
- How to access MCP Servers for agent mode: MCP Servers Guide
- Explore MCP repo for more info: GitHub - MCP
Key Benefits
- Improved code completion and suggestions through context-driven server data
- Streamlined developer experience from inside VS Code
- Example workflow enhancements for connecting to MCP servers and leveraging AI with Copilot
Author and Additional Resources
- Presented by: Visual Studio Code
- Connect with Marc Baiza on X
- Follow VS Code on X, Bluesky, YouTube, LinkedIn, and GitHub
Related Tags
- #vscode #mcpserver #githubcopilot
For developers aiming to maximize AI-assisted coding, combining MCP servers with Copilot in agent mode delivers tangible workflow improvements.