Connect VS Code with GitHub Copilot to RouterMCP for enhanced AI-assisted development.

VS Code + GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot in VS Code supports remote MCP servers via Streamable HTTP. Connect it to RouterMCP to extend Copilot's capabilities.

Prerequisites

VS Code with GitHub Copilot extension
MCP support enabled in Copilot (check extension settings)
RouterMCP project configured

Server URL

https://gateway.routermcp.com/v1/mcp/{project_slug}/request

Examples:

Local development: http://localhost:8787/v1/mcp/my-project/request
Production: https://gateway.routermcp.com/v1/mcp/my-project/request

Open Copilot Settings

Open Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + P)
Search for "Copilot: Open Settings" or go to:
- File → Preferences → Settings
- Search for "GitHub Copilot"

Find MCP Section

Look for the "Model Context Protocol (MCP)" section in Copilot settings.

Add RouterMCP Server

Add a new server with these settings:

Setting	Value
Type	Remote/HTTP (Streamable)
URL	`https://gateway.routermcp.com/v1/mcp/your-project/request`
Authorization	`Bearer your_api_key` (if required)

Save and Reload

Save settings and reload VS Code if prompted.

Verify Connection

Ask Copilot to "list available MCP tools" or similar. RouterMCP returns namespaced tools plus meta-tools if enabled.

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
404 Method not found	Ensure URL has `/request` suffix and `/v1/` prefix
401 Unauthorized	Add `Authorization: Bearer {key}` header
Timeout/connection fail	Verify you're using the Worker host, not Dashboard

SSE Transport

Copilot primarily uses Streamable HTTP. RouterMCP also exposes an SSE bridge at:

GET/POST /v1/mcp/{project_slug}/sse

Only use this if your client explicitly requires SSE transport.

Configuration via settings.json

You can also configure directly in VS Code's settings.json:

{
  "github.copilot.mcp.servers": {
    "routermcp": {
      "type": "streamable-http",
      "url": "https://gateway.routermcp.com/v1/mcp/my-project/request",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer rmc_your_key"
      }
    }
  }
}

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