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# IntelliJ IDEA + GitHub Copilot

## Prerequisites

Before configuring MVS in IntelliJ, ensure the following tools are installed and functional:

#### **IntelliJ IDEA**

* **IntelliJ IDEA 2024.1 or later** is recommended.
* [Download IntelliJ](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/)

#### GitHub Copilot permissions

If you are using GitHub Copilot through a **GitHub organization**, verify that the following settings are enabled:

* **Copilot Chat in the IDE**
* **MCP servers in Copilot**

These settings are configured in your GitHub org admin panel:\
`Settings → Copilot → Policies`

#### **GitHub Copilot Plugin**

Install GitHub Copilot from the plugin marketplace:

1. Navigate to `Settings → Plugins → Marketplace`.
2. Search for **GitHub Copilot** and click **Install**.
3. Accept the **Third-Party Plugins Notice** when prompted.

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Restart the IDE if prompted.

#### **Node.js**

Ensure **Node.js v18.20 or later** is available:

<pre class="language-bash"><code class="lang-bash"><strong>node --version
</strong></code></pre>

If not installed or outdated, install via [nodejs.org](https://nodejs.org/).

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### Step 1. Load Mobb Tools in Copilot Chat

1. Open **Copilot Chat** from the right-hand sidebar.
2. Expand the chat panel and switch to the **Agent (Preview)** tab.
3. Click the **tools icon** (bottom-left of the chat panel).\\

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4. Click **Add More Tools...**\
   ![](/files/77uXxGhZTMPALYGzyqwi)
5. A `mcp.json` file should be opened. You will need to put the following configuration in this file:\\

   ```json
   {
       "servers": {
           "mobb-mcp": {
           "command": "npx",
           "args": ["--yes", "mobbdev@latest", "mcp"],
           "env": {
               }
           }
       }
   }
   ```

   Save the file. \\
6. Click the tools icon again — you should now see tools listed under **MCP Server: mobb-mcp** such as:
   * `scan_and_fix_vulnerabilities`
   * `fetch_available_fixes`

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### Step 1. Add `mcp.json` in Your Workspace

1. In your project, create a file: `.vscode/mcp.json` (yes, the IntelliJ Copilot plugin respects the same path format).
2. Add the following configuration:

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "mobb-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["--yes", "mobbdev@latest", "mcp"],
      "env": {
      }
    }
  }
}
```

{% hint style="success" %}
For single-tenant users, ensure you add the variables `API_URL` and `WEB_APP_URL` in the `env` section. Furthermore, `TOOLS_ENABLED` allows you to specify which [modes](/mobb-user-docs/getting-started/mobb-vibe-shield-mvs.md#modes) are allowed:

For example:

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "mobb-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["--yes", "mobbdev@latest", "mcp"],
      "env": {
        "API_URL": "https://api-st-<YOUR_TENANT_NAME>.mobb.ai/v1/graphql",
        "WEB_APP_URL": "https://<YOUR_TENANT_NAME>.mobb.ai",
        "TOOLS_ENABLED": ["check_for_available_fixes"]
      }
    }
  }
}
```

{% endhint %}

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### Step 2. Start the MCP Server

Once the `mcp.json` file is created and saved, GitHub Copilot will attempt to launch the configured servers automatically. You should see logs appear in the **GitHub Copilot MCP Log** window.

Look for:

* `Starting server mobb-mcp`
* `Connection state: Running`
* `Discovered 2 tools` (or similar)

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***

### Step 4. Run Mobb MCP

In the chat prompt, type:

```
Check for available fixes using the Mobb MCP
```

MVS will analyze your code using the specified MCP configuration and apply security fixes interactively.

***

### Troubleshooting

* Check the **GitHub Copilot MCP Log** panel for errors.
* Ensure `node` and `npx` are available in your system PATH.
* If no tools are detected, confirm your `mcp.json` syntax and paths.
* Restart IntelliJ if the MCP server fails to launch after edits.
* If you encounter plugin issues, verify you're using the official GitHub Copilot plugin from the Marketplace.