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

# VS Code

> Connect the Appeeky MCP server to VS Code (GitHub Copilot) and query live App Store & Google Play intelligence by chat.

VS Code connects to Appeeky over **HTTP** at `https://mcp.appeeky.com/mcp` for use with GitHub Copilot's agent mode, authenticated with your API key.

<Note>
  Get your API key from [appeeky.com → Settings → API Key](https://appeeky.com) or the [API Dashboard](https://dashboard.appeeky.com). MCP support requires a recent VS Code with GitHub Copilot.
</Note>

## Connect Appeeky

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add the Appeeky MCP server">
    Create `.mcp.json` (workspace) or add to your user `mcp.json` via **Command Palette → MCP: Open User Configuration**:

    ```json theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
    {
      "servers": {
        "appeeky": {
          "type": "http",
          "url": "https://mcp.appeeky.com/mcp",
          "headers": {
            "Authorization": "Bearer apk_your_key_here"
          }
        }
      }
    }
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start the server">
    VS Code shows a **Start** action on the server entry. Start it, then open **Copilot Chat → Agent mode** and confirm the Appeeky tools appear in the tools picker.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Build with Appeeky

In Copilot agent mode, ask in plain language and it calls the right Appeeky tools:

```
Show me the top 10 apps for "meditation" and analyze their ratings and review counts.
```

```
Run a full ASO audit on Duolingo (id: 570060128). What's its score and what should they improve?
```

```
Find keyword opportunities for Headspace (id: 493145008). Which keywords should they target next?
```

See the full [tool reference](/docs/mcp#available-tools) for everything Appeeky exposes.

## Troubleshooting

* **Tools missing** — make sure the server is **Started** and you're in Copilot **Agent mode**; the tools only appear there.
* **401 / "authentication required"** — your API key is missing or invalid. Regenerate it at [appeeky.com → Settings → API Key](https://appeeky.com) and update the `Authorization` header.
* **429 / "rate limit"** — you hit a plan or burst limit. See [Rate Limits](/docs/rate-limits).