copilot-tools-reference

Flat-name Copilot tools are simplified identifiers for built-in VS Code agent tools. This reference provides an authoritative catalog of these flat names alongside their corresponding tool sets and MCP wildcard patterns for agent configurations.

To convert namespaced Copilot tool names to flat formats, consult this reference for specific guidance on resolving a tool name to its flat form. It provides conversion rules to transition between namespaced and flat formats across diverse configurations.

You need MCP wildcards when configuring tool sets for AI agents to dynamically include Model Context Protocol servers. This reference lists all built-in wildcard patterns and provides guidance on their correct usage in agent tool validation.

Yes, this Copilot tool reference includes a comprehensive list of all built-in VS Code tool sets. You can validate your agent's tool list against this authoritative catalog to ensure correct tool selection and configuration.

Tool validation failures often occur due to incorrect namespaced formats or invalid MCP wildcard patterns. Use this reference to resolve tool names to their correct flat forms and validate them against the official built-in tool sets list.