How to install Datadog MCP in VS Code

1. 1

   One click (fastest)

   Click the button to open VS Code with this server ready to install.

   Add Datadog MCP to VS Code
2. 2

   Or add it by hand

   Create .vscode/mcp.json and paste this. Note that VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".

   {
     "servers": {
       "datadog-mcp": {
         "command": "npx",
         "args": [
           "-y",
           "@channel.io/datadog-mcp"
         ]
       }
     }
   }

   Copy
3. 3

   Start it in Copilot Chat

   Open Copilot Chat in Agent mode and pick the server from the tools menu.

Config file: .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace

MCP servers run with your permissions. If Datadog MCP needs an API key, add it under env in the config. Check its README.

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