Question 1

How do I add Neobrutalism MCP to VS Code for Copilot agent mode?

Accepted Answer

Run “MCP: Open User Configuration” (or create .vscode/mcp.json in a workspace). Under `servers`, add `neobrutalism` with a type of http and your registry URL including the token. Save, trust/start the server when prompted, then open Copilot Chat in agent mode and confirm the tools in the tools picker.

Question 2

Should I use user mcp.json or workspace .vscode/mcp.json in VS Code?

Accepted Answer

User-level (MCP: Open User Configuration) keeps the token out of git and works in every workspace. Use workspace .vscode/mcp.json only for shared team setup — then store the token as an input variable or env reference, never as a committed secret.

Question 3

How do I verify Neobrutalism MCP in VS Code Copilot?

Accepted Answer

In Copilot Chat agent mode, ask: “what’s in the neobrutalism registry?” Copilot should call get_registry_stats. You can also run “MCP: List Servers”, select `neobrutalism`, and confirm it’s running with tools listed.

Question 4

The MCP server starts but Copilot never calls Neobrutalism tools — why?

Accepted Answer

You must be in agent mode (not plain chat), and the tools must be enabled under Configure Tools. VS Code limits how many tools stay active — disable unused MCP servers if neobrutalism tools were trimmed. Mention “neobrutalism” or a tool name in the prompt when the model is hesitant.

Question 5

How do I see logs if Neobrutalism MCP fails in VS Code?

Accepted Answer

Use “MCP: List Servers” → `neobrutalism` → Show Output, or open the error indicator in Chat. 401 means a bad token; 403 means no Pro plan. After fixing the URL, restart the server from the mcp.json code lens or List Servers.

Question 6

Do I need Pro for Neobrutalism MCP in VS Code?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Copilot agent mode only unlocks Pro block tools when the Neobrutalism account is Pro. Missing token → 401; token without Pro → 403. Upgrade and keep the same URL in mcp.json; agent mode picks it up on the next tool call.

Question 7

Where is the token for VS Code’s Neobrutalism MCP http URL?

Accepted Answer

Dashboard → Account — the same registry token used for Pro shadcn CLI installs. Paste it into the `url` query string (or an input/env variable VS Code resolves).

Question 8

Is it safe to put the registry token in VS Code mcp.json?

Accepted Answer

The token only allows registry reads and can be rotated. Prefer user-level config or input/env-backed values so workspace mcp.json can be shared without secrets. Don’t commit real tokens.

Question 9

Can my whole team use Neobrutalism MCP in VS Code?

Accepted Answer

Team/Org Pro seats each get their own token. Share a workspace mcp.json that uses an input variable for the token, or have everyone add the server to their user profile with their own secret.

Question 10

What can Copilot agent mode do with Neobrutalism MCP in VS Code?

Accepted Answer

Search the live component and Pro block catalog, inspect real source for Base UI / Radix / React Aria, open preview URLs, and produce token-ready `shadcn add` commands — the same registry the site and CLI use — inside the editor.

Question 11

How is this different from VS Code’s free or local MCP gallery servers?

Accepted Answer

Many gallery/local MCP servers run as separate processes and typically only cover free public components. Neobrutalism MCP is a remote HTTP MCP server with Pro block source, install commands, previews, and stats — no local process of ours for you to keep updated.

Question 12

Can Copilot install a Pro block into my VS Code project?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ask for a block; the agent calls get_install_command and returns a `shadcn add` command with your token embedded. Run it in the integrated terminal to install the block and its dependencies for your backend.

Question 13

Does Neobrutalism MCP work with VS Code Agent Host or only local Copilot Chat?

Accepted Answer

It works wherever VS Code forwards your MCP server config to the agent. User-profile and workspace mcp.json servers are available in Copilot agent chat; if a host can’t take interactive input secrets, use a resolved URL or env-based token for that environment.

Question 14

Which backend will Copilot receive — Base UI, Radix, or React Aria?

Accepted Answer

Ask for the backend you use (default Base UI). Source is flattened to that backend before it returns, matching a normal shadcn install for that stack.

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