Hands-On MCP: Extend Agent Mode with VS Code
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 43m | 119 MB
Instructor: Guil Hernandez
.MP4, AVC, 1280x720, 30 fps | English, AAC, 2 Ch | 43m | 119 MB
Instructor: Guil Hernandez
Explore how to extend GitHub Copilot's Agent Mode in VS Code with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). In this course, you’ll connect to curated MCP servers, learn key MCP concepts, and see hands-on demos of tools like GitHub, Playwright, MarkItDown, and Hugging Face in action. By the end, you'll understand how MCP integrations expand Copilot's workflows and how to use them to bring real value to your projects.
Learning objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Model Context Protocol.
- Identify key MCP components involved in VS Code Agent Mode.
- Configure Copilot to connect to GitHub’s hosted MCP and curated MCP servers.
- Demonstrate practical uses of MCP integrations in VS Code.
- Explore options for creating and hosting your own MCP servers.
- Recognize best practices and security considerations when using MCP.