> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.crawleo.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# GitHub Copilot

> Connect Crawleo to GitHub Copilot in VS Code using MCP. Enhance GitHub Copilot with real-time web search, live API documentation, and URL crawling for better code generation and development assistance.

## Overview

Connect Crawleo to GitHub Copilot to enhance it with real-time web search and crawling capabilities.

## Prerequisites

* GitHub Copilot subscription
* VS Code with GitHub Copilot extension
* Active Crawleo subscription with API key

<Info>
  MCP tools use the same credits as the REST API. `search_web` costs 10 credits per page, and `crawl_web` costs 1-10 credits per page based on proxy settings. [View pricing](/credits-pricing)
</Info>

## Configuration

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open VS Code Settings">
    Open VS Code and go to **Settings** (`Cmd+,` on macOS or `Ctrl+,` on Windows/Linux).

    Search for "MCP" or navigate to the GitHub Copilot extension settings.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure MCP Server">
    Add the Crawleo MCP server configuration:

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "github.copilot.chat.mcpServers": {
        "crawleo": {
          "url": "https://api.crawleo.dev/mcp",
          "headers": {
            "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
          }
        }
      }
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart VS Code">
    Restart VS Code to apply the configuration changes.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Manual Configuration

Edit your VS Code `settings.json` directly:

1. Open Command Palette (`Cmd+Shift+P` / `Ctrl+Shift+P`)
2. Search for "Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON)"
3. Add the Crawleo configuration:

```json theme={null}
{
  "github.copilot.chat.mcpServers": {
    "crawleo": {
      "url": "https://api.crawleo.dev/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Example Use Cases

Once connected, use Crawleo with GitHub Copilot Chat:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="API Documentation" icon="book">
    ```
    @workspace Search for the OpenAI API documentation and show me 
    how to use function calling.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Library Research" icon="magnifying-glass">
    ```
    Search for the best TypeScript validation libraries and 
    compare Zod vs Yup vs Joi.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Error Solutions" icon="bug">
    ```
    Search for solutions to "CORS error in fetch request" 
    and explain the fixes.
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Crawl Documentation" icon="spider-web">
    ```
    Crawl https://expressjs.com/en/guide/routing.html and 
    create a cheat sheet for Express routing.
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Using with @workspace

Combine Crawleo's web capabilities with Copilot's workspace understanding:

```
Search for best practices for the framework used in my project 
and suggest improvements to my codebase.
```

This allows Copilot to:

1. Understand your project context
2. Search for relevant best practices
3. Apply suggestions to your specific code

## Video Tutorial

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JoZuMOwLAj4" title="How to Connect Crawleo MCP to GitHub Copilot in VS Code (Full Setup Guide)" frameBorder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowFullScreen />

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="MCP not available" icon="triangle-exclamation">
    * Ensure you have the latest GitHub Copilot extension
    * MCP support may require Copilot Chat preview features
    * Check GitHub Copilot release notes for MCP availability
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Configuration not working" icon="gear">
    1. Verify JSON syntax is correct
    2. Check for typos in the URL or headers
    3. Restart VS Code completely
    4. Try clearing Copilot cache
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Authentication errors" icon="lock">
    * Verify your Crawleo API key is valid
    * Ensure the `Bearer ` prefix is included
    * Check your Crawleo subscription is active
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Note>
  GitHub Copilot MCP support may be in preview. Check the [GitHub Copilot documentation](https://docs.github.com/en/copilot) for the latest information on MCP capabilities.
</Note>

<Card title="Need Help?" icon="life-ring" href="mailto:support@crawleo.dev">
  Contact support if you're still having issues.
</Card>