Install this extension and the workspace-init-mcp server is instantly available in VS Code — zero manual configuration.
What it does
This extension bundles the workspace-init-mcp MCP server and registers it automatically using the VS Code McpServerDefinitionProvider API. Once installed, the MCP server's 10 tools, 3 prompts, and 3 resources appear in Copilot Agent Mode without any settings.json or mcp.json edits.
Requirements
VS Code ≥ 1.101.0 (June 2025+)
GitHub Copilot extension
Included MCP Tools
Tool
Description
initialize_workspace
Full workspace scaffolding
validate_workspace
Check completeness
workspace_status
Current structure analysis
recommend_agent_skills
AI skill recommendations
search_agent_skills
Search 48 agents + 45 skills
list_skill_categories
Browse skill categories
generate_selected_skills
Generate selected agent/skill files
get_init_form_schema
Get form schema for UI
get_project_type_info
Project type details
get_doc_section_info
Documentation section info
Supported Project Types
web · api · fullstack · mobile · desktop · library · monorepo · data · devops · docs · consulting · ecommerce · fintech · healthcare · saas · iot