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Deploy apps from GitHub Copilot - setup guide

This guide shows how to connect AppDeploy to GitHub Copilot in VS Code so you can deploy apps from Copilot chat and get a live URL back.

Recommended: install the AppDeploy extension

  1. Install the AppDeploy extension from the VS Code Marketplace. On that page, click Install and VS Code opens and adds the extension in one click.

    Using VSCodium, Windsurf, or another VS Code-compatible IDE? See the VS Code-compatible IDEs setup guide instead.

  2. Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P on macOS, Ctrl+Shift+P on Windows and Linux) and run MCP: List Servers. Select AppDeploy (listed under Extensions), then choose Start Server.

  3. A browser window opens for sign-in - complete it with Google, Apple, X, or Guest. AppDeploy is now connected.

Or add the MCP server manually

Prefer not to install an extension? Add AppDeploy as an MCP server directly.

  1. In VS Code, open the Command Palette and run MCP: Add Server

  2. Choose HTTP (a remote server), then enter the AppDeploy MCP URL:

    https://api-v2.appdeploy.ai/mcp

    Name it AppDeploy and choose where to save it (workspace or global).

  3. Alternatively, add it directly to a .vscode/mcp.json file:

    { "servers": { "appdeploy": { "type": "http", "url": "https://api-v2.appdeploy.ai/mcp" } } }

  4. Start the server. A browser window opens for sign-in - complete it with Google, Apple, X, or Guest.

Deploy

Setup is done! Open Copilot Chat in Agent mode and ask it to build your app - it will use AppDeploy to deploy it. For example:

“Build a Hello Copilot webpage with a global visitor counter and deploy it with AppDeploy.”

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues, check our troubleshooting guide or contact us at support@appdeploy.ai.