AI · GitHub Copilot
Use Getspotted with GitHub Copilot
Connect Getspotted to GitHub Copilot via MCP. Once connected, GitHub Copilot can find the sources AI engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) and Google cite for any query, and pull the contacts behind them.
Set up in 3 steps
- 1Create an API key (
gsp_live_…) in your Getspotted dashboard. - 2Add the config below to GitHub Copilot (
.vscode/mcp.json) and paste your key. - 3Restart GitHub Copilot, then ask it to find the sources AI cites for a query.
.vscode/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"getspotted": {
"url": "https://getspotted.ai/api/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer gsp_live_…" }
}
}
}Replace gsp_live_… with an API key from your dashboard. Each search costs 10 credits; contact lookups cost 2.
Available tools
find_ai_sources, get_source_contacts, list_engines, list_countries. See the MCP reference.
Try it in GitHub Copilot
Ask GitHub Copilot:
Find the sources AI engines cite for "best CRM for B2B SaaS" in the US, and the contacts behind the top ones.You get back the scored sources per engine, the cross-engine hotspots, and (on request) the contacts to reach out to.
FAQ
How do I connect Getspotted to GitHub Copilot?
Add the Getspotted MCP server to GitHub Copilot using the config (.vscode/mcp.json), then replace gsp_live_… with an API key from your dashboard. GitHub Copilot then exposes the find_ai_sources, get_source_contacts, list_engines and list_countries tools.
Which AI engines does Getspotted cover?
Every search covers six engines: Google, ChatGPT, Google AI Overview, Perplexity, Claude and Gemini. Sources cited across multiple engines are flagged as hotspots.
Is there a free tier, and what does it cost in GitHub Copilot?
Yes. Every account starts with a free search; paid plans start at $20/mo. Each search costs 10 credits and a contact lookup costs 2 credits, billed the same whether you call it from GitHub Copilot or the API directly.
Do I need an API key?
Yes. Create a key (gsp_live_…) in your Getspotted dashboard and paste it into the config. Keep it secret; it authenticates and meters your usage.
Can GitHub Copilot find the contacts behind a cited source?
Yes. Ask GitHub Copilot to run get_source_contacts on a domain and it returns the editor and author contacts behind that source, so you can reach out and get cited.