How to Use the 8x8 MCP in VS Code Copilot
Deploy 8x8 messaging capabilities across your team using the VS Code Copilot MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect 8x8 MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect 8x8 to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Shared 8x8 tools for VS Code Copilot
Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` to the repo so your whole team uses the same 8x8 tools. Everyone gets access to `send_sms` and `send_chat_message` instantly. VS Code Copilot maintains the context for these tools across the team. Your engineers can check delivery status via `get_sms_status` without manual lookups.
Manage 8x8 at scale in VS Code
Track spending across sub-accounts with `get_account_balance` and `list_sub_accounts`. Your team gets a live view of the 8x8 environment directly in the editor. Standardize your workflow by putting these tools in the hands of every developer. It turns your IDE into a dashboard for your communication stack.
Automate 8x8 testing in VS Code
Run `send_voice_message` to test your IVR logic during local development. VS Code Copilot executes these calls so you can hear the output. Use `check_verification` to confirm your signup flows work. The server handles the handshake while you watch the logs in your Copilot chat panel.
Set up 8x8 MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open MCP configuration
Open the Command Palette (
Cmd+Shift+P/Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create.vscode/mcp.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the 8x8 MCP
Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your
.vscode/mcp.json. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Switch to Agent mode
Open Copilot Chat (
Cmd+Shift+I/Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes. - 4
Verify the connection
In the Copilot Chat input, type
#to list available tools. You should see the 8x8 tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent 8x8 transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"8x8-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about 8x8 MCP in VS Code Copilot
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