copilot-mcp-server
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| COPILOT_MODEL | No | Default AI model for GitHub Copilot CLI. Available models: claude-sonnet-4.5 (default), claude-sonnet-4, gpt-5. | claude-sonnet-4.5 |
| COPILOT_MCP_CWD | No | Working directory for Copilot CLI command execution. Can be set to an absolute path to your project. |
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {} |
| logging | {} |
| prompts | {} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| askC | Execute GitHub Copilot CLI with file analysis, tool management, and safety controls |
| batchB | Delegate multiple atomic tasks to GitHub Copilot CLI for batch processing. Ideal for repetitive operations, mass refactoring, and automated code transformations |
| reviewB | Comprehensive code review using GitHub Copilot CLI with multiple review types (security, performance, quality, etc.) and detailed reporting |
| pingC | Echo |
| HelpC | receive help information for Copilot CLI |
| versionA | Display version and system information for Copilot and MCP server |
| brainstormB | Generate creative ideas using structured frameworks with domain context and feasibility analysis. |
| timeout-testA | Test timeout prevention by running for a specified duration |
| healthB | Check Copilot CLI health status including installation, authentication, and session management |
| list-sessionsB | List, delete, or clear session data for multi-turn conversations |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ask | Execute GitHub Copilot CLI with your task or question |
| batch | Execute multiple atomic Copilot tasks in batch mode for efficient automation |
| review | Perform comprehensive code review with GitHub Copilot CLI |
| ping | Echo test message with structured response. |
| Help | receive help information for available CLI tools |
| version | Get version information for CLI tools and MCP server |
| brainstorm | Create structured brainstorming with chosen methodology and analysis |
| timeout-test | Test the timeout prevention system by running a long operation |
| health | Check health status of Copilot CLI and session management |
| list-sessions | Manage Copilot CLI sessions |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 10 tools
Most tools have distinct purposes. However, 'ask' and 'batch' both involve executing tasks via Copilot CLI, which could cause confusion; 'ask' is for single tasks with file analysis, while 'batch' is for multiple atomic tasks.
Naming is inconsistent: 'Help' is capitalized while others use lowercase; 'timeout-test' uses a hyphen; 'list-sessions' uses underscores. There is no consistent verb_noun or verb-noun pattern.
With 10 tools, the server is well-scoped for its purpose as a Copilot CLI wrapper. Each tool serves a distinct function without unnecessary bloat.
The tool surface covers the main functionalities: getting help, version info, executing tasks (single and batch), code review, brainstorming, health checks, and session management. Missing a dedicated 'chat' or 'explain' tool, but 'ask' likely handles that.