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AgentValet for VS Code

VS Code 1.99+ supports MCP servers in Copilot Agent mode. Add AgentValet as a server and your agent can call any approved platform without API keys in your project or environment.

Requirements

Before you start

VS Code 1.99 or later
GitHub Copilot subscription with Agent mode enabled
Node.js 18+ (for npx @agentvalet/register)
Note: MCP in VS Code requires Agent mode - it is not available in inline completions or regular Copilot Chat. Make sure Agent mode is enabled under GitHub Copilot > Agent in settings.
Configuration

Add AgentValet to .vscode/mcp.json

VS Code uses the key servers (not mcpServers - that's a common mistake). Create .vscode/mcp.json in your project root.

.vscode/mcp.json 
{
  "servers": {
    "agentvalet": {
      "url": "https://api.agentvalet.ai/mcp/v1/…",
      "type": "http"
    }
  }
}
Key name matters: VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers". If you've used Cursor before, double-check this - it's the most common setup mistake.
Setup

Get connected in 4 steps

1
Run npx @agentvalet/register in your project directory. This generates an RS256 keypair, records your agent in the registry, and outputs your OWNER_ID.
2
Create .vscode/mcp.json with the config above. Use "servers" as the root key and substitute your OWNER_ID.
3
Open the VS Code command palette (Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: List Servers" to confirm agentvalet is loaded. If it doesn't appear, reload the VS Code window.
4
Open Copilot Chat in Agent mode. AgentValet tools are now available to the agent - platforms you've approved in the dashboard appear as callable tools.
What changes

Your agent, governed

Works with Cline & Continue
Any MCP-aware VS Code extension picks up AgentValet automatically - not just Copilot Agent mode.
No keys in .env
API keys never sit in your project directory. Credentials are decrypted in-memory inside the AgentValet proxy at call time.
Scoped per platform
Set exactly what each agent can do per platform. GitHub read-only stays read-only, even if the agent tries to write.
Full audit trail
Every call logged: agent, platform, action, timestamp. Revoke instantly from the dashboard if something looks wrong.

Ready to connect VS Code?

Register free, get your OWNER_ID, and drop in the config. Takes under 2 minutes.

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