Connect aNewStream to VS Code

The world's most popular editor now tracks your products.

Published: 2026-02-04

TL;DR

VS Code 1.99+ supports MCP with GitHub Copilot. Search the MCP Registry, add aNewStream, and your changelog updates from the editor 70% of developers already use. Works with Copilot Free, Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise.

Why VS Code?

VS Code is the most popular code editor. Period.

If you're reading this, you probably already use it. Now it speaks MCP.

With aNewStream + Copilot:

• Familiar environment - same editor, new superpowers
• MCP Registry - search and install servers easily
• Copilot integration - use tools in Copilot Chat
• All subscription tiers - Free to Enterprise

Requirements

• VS Code 1.99 or later
• GitHub Copilot extension
• Any Copilot subscription (Free works)

Setup Option A: MCP Registry (Easiest)

Step 1: Open Extensions Panel

Press Cmd+Shift+X (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux)

Step 2: Search MCP Registry

In the search filter, select MCP Registry

Step 3: Find aNewStream

Search for "aNewStream" and click Install

Step 4: Configure

VS Code prompts for configuration. Enter your API key or use OAuth.

Done. aNewStream tools are now available in Copilot Chat.

Setup Option B: Manual Configuration

Step 1: Create config file

Create .vscode/mcp.json in your project:

{
  "servers": {
    "anewstream": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/aNewStream-01-agents/mcp/index.js"]
    }
  }
}

Or use the HTTP endpoint:

{
  "servers": {
    "anewstream": {
      "url": "https://api.anewstream.com/mcp",
      "auth": {
        "type": "bearer",
        "token": "ansk_your_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Step 2: Reload VS Code

Press Cmd+Shift+P > "Developer: Reload Window"

Using with Copilot Chat

Once connected, use aNewStream in Copilot Chat:

Create a product:

@anewstream Create a product called MYEXTENSION

Push an update:

@anewstream Push update to MYEXTENSION-001: added syntax highlighting for .xyz files

Query changelog:

@anewstream What changed in MYEXTENSION this week?

Generate content:

@anewstream Generate release notes for MYEXTENSION

Copilot Chat Workflow

Here's how it looks in practice:

[Copilot Chat Panel]

You: @anewstream Create product CODECLEANER

Copilot: Created product "CODECLEANER"

You: [Write some code]

You: @anewstream Log CODECLEANER-001: added dead code detection

Copilot: Update #1 pushed to CODECLEANER-001

You: @anewstream Ask about the roadmap for CODECLEANER

Copilot: [ASK agent responds with context from your updates]

What Works in VS Code

Full 41 tools, 20 resources - same as all MCP clients.

Subscription Tiers

MCP works with all GitHub Copilot plans:

Business and Enterprise admins can enable/disable MCP via organization settings.

Per-Project vs Global

Per-project config: .vscode/mcp.json

• Different products per project
• Share config with team via git

Global config: User settings

• Same aNewStream account across all projects
• Settings > Extensions > Copilot > MCP

Why VS Code + aNewStream?

You're already in VS Code. You're already using Copilot.

Adding aNewStream means:

• Changelog updates without leaving the editor
• Product context in Copilot's responses
• Release notes generated from your commit history
• Zero workflow change - just more capability

Read More

• What is aNewStream? - Start here if you're new
• How Is It Actually Intelligent? - Learn how the system gets smarter
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Official Docs: VS Code MCP Servers Guide | GitHub Copilot MCP

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