Build REST APIs with Postgres MCP Server and GitHub Copilot in VS Code for Seamless Cloud-Native Development

Discover how to build REST APIs effortlessly using Postgres MCP Server with GitHub Copilot in VS Code. This guide shows you how to connect Neon Serverless Postgres with Azure Functions, enabling AI-powered code generation and database management directly from your editor—no manual coding needed! Unique :

Supercharge Your REST API Development with Postgres MCP Server and GitHub Copilot

If you’re a developer who loves speed and automation, this guide is for you. Combining GitHub Copilot with the Neon Serverless Postgres MCP server in VS Code lets you build REST APIs without writing manual code. Imagine generating database queries, API endpoints, and Azure Functions—all through natural language prompts inside your editor.

What’s New: MCP Servers Meet GitHub Copilot

GitHub Copilot has evolved beyond just code completion. Now, with Model Copilot Protocol (MCP) servers, it understands your database schema and cloud services directly. This means Copilot can generate backend services, manage databases, and even update environment variables for you.

“GitHub Copilot becomes your full-stack teammate. It can answer database-related questions, fetch connection strings, and generate SQL queries—all from your editor.”

Neon’s dedicated MCP server connects Copilot to your Postgres database schema. Meanwhile, Azure MCP Server extends this to Azure services like Blob Storage and Queues. Running both simultaneously creates a seamless cloud-native dev experience.

Major Updates: Step-by-Step Setup and Usage

Prerequisites

Node.js (v18 or higher) and npm
Azure subscription (free tier works)
VS Code with GitHub Copilot, GitHub Copilot for Azure, and GitHub Copilot Chat extensions
Azure Functions Core Tools for local testing

Connect GitHub Copilot to Neon MCP Server

Deploy Neon on Azure via the Marketplace. Then, configure VS Code settings to use Neon’s Remote Hosted MCP Server—no local installs or API keys needed. After starting the MCP server, authenticate via OAuth and you’re connected.

Generate REST API with Copilot

Create an empty project folder in VS Code.
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode.
Prompt Copilot to create an Azure Function with an HTTP trigger.
Ask Copilot to list Neon projects, fetch connection strings, and set environment variables.
Generate tables, branches, and SQL queries—all with simple prompts.
Finally, update your Azure Function code to fetch data from Neon database tables.

Why This Matters: Faster, Smarter Full-Stack Development

By combining Neon MCP and Azure MCP servers, Copilot understands both your database and cloud services context. This leads to smarter code suggestions and faster development cycles. You’re not just writing code; you’re orchestrating infrastructure with intent.

“This is not the future—it’s something you can use today.”

With this setup, backend development becomes a breeze. Build fully working APIs in minutes without manual SQL or boilerplate code. It’s a game-changer for startups and proof-of-concept projects alike.

Get Started Today

Ready to speed up your API development? Set up Neon MCP Server and GitHub Copilot in VS Code now. Experience how AI-powered coding and database management can revolutionize your workflow.

GitHub Copilot leverages the Model Copilot Protocol (MCP) to understand your Postgres database schema for smarter code generation.

Neon MCP Server integrates seamlessly with VS Code, allowing remote hosted setup without local installation or API key configuration.

Combine Neon MCP and Azure MCP servers for a full cloud-native development experience, managing databases and Azure services together.

Use natural language prompts in GitHub Copilot to create Azure Functions, fetch database connection strings, and generate SQL queries.

Neon’s free plan on Azure Marketplace supports quick proof of concept projects, making serverless Postgres accessible for startups and developers.

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