How to Use the 8x8 Work MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can we use VS Code Copilot to generate reports from 8x8 Work data?

Absolutely. You can ask Copilot to use the listcallrecords tool, for example, and then format that data into a markdown table or a CSV file right in your editor.

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Connect 8x8 Work MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect 8x8 Work 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.

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Setup 8x8 Work with VS Code Copilot

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This MCP Server connects 8x8 Work to VS Code's Copilot Chat. Add the config to `.vscode/mcp.json` and commit it. Now every developer on the team can query call data. No more individual setups or passing around API keys. Your agent gets standardized access to tools like `list_call_records`, ensuring everyone builds against the same data source. It just works.

Audit and Report from the Editor

The `list_call_records` and `get_extension_summary` tools give your agent direct access to your company's call logs. Ask Copilot to write a Python script that pulls yesterday's call data and generates a CSV report. Copilot won't just write the script; it can run the tools to get the real data and show you the output. This turns tedious reporting tasks into a simple conversation with your agent.

Sync Call Data with Other Systems

Use the `list_ring_groups` tool to understand your call queue structure. This helps when you're building integrations that need to map your phone system to a CRM or ticketing system. The agent can fetch the ring group data from this MCP connection and then use another tool to interact with your other services. It's how you build reliable workflows that connect different parts of your business.

Setup guide

Set up 8x8 Work 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.json in your workspace.
2

Add the 8x8 Work 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 Work tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent 8x8 Work transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "8x8-work-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about 8x8 Work MCP in VS Code Copilot

A team lead or admin adds the MCP server configuration to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project's repository. Once that file is committed and pulled, every developer gets the 8x8 Work tools in Copilot Chat.

Absolutely. You can ask Copilot to use the `list_call_records` tool, for example, and then format that data into a markdown table or a CSV file right in your editor.

It's about standardization and security. The MCP server provides a managed, secure connection that your whole team can use without handling auth tokens themselves. It's ready for enterprise use.

Yes. This Vinkius-managed server works with any VS Code Copilot plan that supports agent mode, including individual, business, and enterprise tiers. Your organization's policies still apply.

The server is designed for minimal data access. It only queries for call detail records, extension performance summaries, and ring group analytics from your 8x8 Work account when your agent invokes a tool. The platform is SOC 2 compliant and connections are always encrypted.

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