Trends MCP for VS Code and GitHub Copilot

VS Code supports MCP servers natively. Add Trends MCP and GitHub Copilot can query live trend data across Google, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, npm, and more - directly inside your editor without switching context.

Tools for this workflow

`get_trends`

In VS Code with GitHub Copilot, query npm download history for any package to validate whether the library you are about to adopt is gaining or losing developer traction.

get_trends(keyword='typescript', source='npm', data_mode='weekly')

`get_growth`

Ask Copilot Chat inside VS Code to compare TypeScript adoption against Python growth across npm and Google Search - Copilot calls get_growth and returns a side-by-side analysis.

get_growth(keyword='typescript', source='npm, google search', percent_growth=['1Y'])

`get_ranked_trends`

Use Copilot to surface the fastest-growing development frameworks and tools by npm downloads this year - directly in your editor as you evaluate technology choices.

get_ranked_trends(source='npm', sort='yoy_pct_change', limit=30)

`get_top_trends`

Ask Copilot what developer tools and frameworks are trending right now on Reddit and Google News - surfaces the technologies getting the most community attention without leaving VS Code.

get_top_trends(type='Reddit Hot Posts', limit=20)

FAQ

Common questions

How do I add Trends MCP to VS Code?

Two options: (1) Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and run 'MCP: Add Server', then enter the Trends MCP URL. (2) Add the JSON snippet to .vscode/mcp.json in your project or to your user settings. VS Code uses a slightly different key format: use 'type': 'http' instead of 'transport': 'http'.

Does it work with GitHub Copilot?

Yes. Once Trends MCP is added to VS Code, GitHub Copilot Chat can call all Trends MCP tools. Ask Copilot to check npm download trends, track keyword growth, or compare competitor web traffic directly in the chat.

What is the VS Code config format?

VS Code uses a different JSON structure than other clients. Use: { "trends-mcp": { "type": "http", "url": "https://api.trendsmcp.ai/mcp" } } inside the servers key of your mcp.json file.

Can I use Trends MCP in VS Code extensions?

Trends MCP is available to any VS Code extension or feature that has access to MCP tool calls, including GitHub Copilot Chat, Copilot Edits, and any extension that uses the VS Code MCP API.

get_trends

get_growth

get_ranked_trends

get_top_trends

Common questions

Start building with live trend data

`get_trends`

`get_growth`

`get_ranked_trends`

`get_top_trends`