GitHub has released a new open-source Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to enhance GitHub Copilot's capabilities, offering features like customizable tool descriptions, integrated code scanning, and a new function for natural language queries.
The MCP server allows agents to interact with GitHub functionalities and automate workflows, enabling developers to build AI-powered tools and apps that utilize GitHub's ecosystem. Visual Studio Code now natively supports MCP in GitHub Copilot.
The community has welcomed the Copilot agent + MCP combo for streamlining workflows and automating tasks beyond code suggestions. Developers can now delegate real tasks and execute more productive workflows.
GitHub's MCP server provides structured integration with public and private repos, enhancing AI tools by offering real-time development context. This release simplifies moving from issue identification to PR generation and code reviews, fostering automation and collaborative development practices.