The Future of AI in VS Code: MCP Servers Explained!

In this video, we break down MCP (Model Context Protocol) Servers and how they supercharge GitHub Copilot inside Visual Studio Code. Learn how to set up and use MCP servers to bring live, real-time context—like web searches and databases—directly into your AI coding workflow. 00:00 - Intro: What is MCP and Why Does It Matter? 00:17 - Setting Up MCP in VS Code (What You Need First) 01:02 - How MCP Works and Why It’s a Big Deal 03:10 - Live Setup: Connecting GitHub Copilot with MCP 05:00 - Installing & Using MCP Servers (With Perplexity AI Example) 07:08 - AI-Powered Coding with Live Web Search powered by Perplexity 10:25 - Debugging & Fixing Errors 12:38 - Final Game Demo: What We Built! #AI #VisualStudioCode #GitHubCopilot