Supercharging GitHub Copilot CLI with MCP Server
Visual Studio Code showcases practical ways to enhance GitHub Copilot CLI using a kit-dev MCP server, offering developers live demos of advanced features such as symbol extraction and codebase search.
Supercharging GitHub Copilot CLI with MCP Server
Discover how a kit-dev MCP Server can elevate GitHub Copilot CLI from basic terminal chat to a powerful development tool with features you can use every day:
Key Features Demonstrated
- Instant Codebase Symbol Extraction: Quickly find and navigate symbols in your codebase for faster understanding and editing.
- Deep Package Documentation Research: Easily access package-level documentation to improve development efficiency.
- AST-Powered Code Search (Tree-sitter): Perform precise code searches using abstract syntax trees, making results far more accurate than regex-based search.
Setup Instructions
- Install GitHub Copilot CLI:
- Setup the kit-dev MCP Server:
Follow the quick-start guides for both tools. The video walks through the integration steps and demonstrates real-world usage scenarios in Visual Studio Code.
Practical Benefits
- Save time on repetitive development tasks
- Improve code navigation and understanding
- Access comprehensive documentation directly from the CLI
- Leverage advanced code search for deep codebase insights
If you are a developer using VS Code or GitHub Copilot CLI, these enhancements can make your daily workflow more efficient and productive.