Deploy GitHub Copilot sites with VibeDeploy
GitHub Copilot writes the code inside VS Code, and the finished site sits in your workspace waiting for a home. VibeDeploy gives it one: push the repo and every commit goes live, or add one MCP server and Copilot's agent publishes to an EU-hosted URL for you.
Why VibeDeploy for GitHub Copilot
Copilot's agent mode can scaffold, code and even run your build, but VS Code has no publish button. Since the project already lives in a Git repo, the shortest path to production is a host that builds on every push. VibeDeploy does exactly that from Belgian infrastructure, and adds an MCP route for deploys straight out of the editor.
GitHub push equals deploy
Your Copilot project is already version-controlled. Connect the repo once and VibeDeploy builds and redeploys on every push, with no CI workflow files to write or maintain.
MCP in VS Code, configured right
Copilot agent mode speaks the Model Context Protocol. One entry in .vscode/mcp.json (with the "servers" key VS Code expects) and the agent can deploy, manage domains and roll out updates without you opening a browser.
Belgian servers, no metering
Sites are served from Belgium with custom domains and automatic SSL on every plan. Flat monthly pricing means frequent AI-driven redeploys cost nothing extra.
How to deploy a GitHub Copilot site
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Prompt the site into existence in VS Code
Use Copilot's agent mode to build the project. It can run commands like npm run build in the terminal itself, asking for your approval before each one. Any static output works: Vite, Astro, SvelteKit, a static Next.js export, or hand-written HTML.
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Create your VibeDeploy account
Start a 14-day free trial at vibedeploy.be, no credit card needed. The trial includes custom domains, automatic SSL and EU hosting; paid plans start at €15 per month afterwards.
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Easiest route: connect the GitHub repo
You are already in the GitHub ecosystem, so use it. Push the project to a repo, choose New Site in the VibeDeploy dashboard and connect it. From then on every push triggers a fresh build and deploy. Working without a repo? Drag the build folder into the dashboard instead.
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Editor route: register the MCP server
Run 'MCP: Add Server' from the command palette (pick HTTP, then Workspace or Global), or create .vscode/mcp.json by hand. Mind the key: VS Code expects a top-level "servers" object, not the "mcpServers" key other editors use. Then tell Copilot in agent mode to deploy the site to VibeDeploy and it answers with the live URL.
// .vscode/mcp.json { "servers": { "vibedeploy": { "type": "http", "url": "https://mcp.vibedeploy.be/mcp" } } } - 5
Attach your own domain
Add the domain in your site settings and create the CNAME record it shows you. SSL certificates are issued automatically, usually within a minute. Until then the site is already reachable at name.vibedeploy.be.
GitHub Copilot hosting at a glance
How GitHub Copilot's default hosting and a generic alternative compare to VibeDeploy.
| Feature | GitHub Copilot default / generic alt | VibeDeploy |
|---|---|---|
| Publish path from VS Code | Manual / DIY | MCP agent tools or git push |
| Build on git push | Write your own CI workflow | Included, zero config |
| Hosting jurisdiction | Usually US | EU (Belgium) |
| Custom domain + SSL | Manual certificate setup | Automatic on every plan |
| Cost model | Varies | Flat per plan, 14-day free trial |
Common questions about deploying GitHub Copilot
Do I need a paid Copilot plan for this?expand_more
No. VS Code has a free Copilot tier, and agent mode with MCP support is generally available. Combined with VibeDeploy's 14-day trial, you can take a project from first prompt to a live URL without paying anyone anything.
VS Code is not picking up my MCP config. Why?expand_more
The most common cause is the wrong top-level key. Cursor and several other tools use "mcpServers", but VS Code reads a "servers" object, either from .vscode/mcp.json in the workspace or from the user-level file behind the 'MCP: Open User Configuration' command. Rename the key, or let the 'MCP: Add Server' flow write the file for you.
Can Copilot run the build before deploying?expand_more
Yes. In agent mode Copilot can execute npm run build in the integrated terminal, and it asks before running any terminal command. Often you do not need it to: connect the GitHub repo and VibeDeploy runs the build on its own infrastructure after every push.
Does this work in Visual Studio too, not just VS Code?expand_more
Copilot agent mode with MCP support is also available in Visual Studio 2022 and later. The configuration steps differ from VS Code, but the endpoint is the same: https://mcp.vibedeploy.be/mcp. And the GitHub build-on-push route works from any editor at all.
What about server-side code?expand_more
VibeDeploy serves static and single-page-app output. A Copilot project that compiles to static files deploys as-is; API routes or server-side rendering need a server host. If Copilot scaffolded a full-stack app, ask it to produce a static export or split the frontend out.
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