How to Use the AvoSMS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does our team use AvoSMS with VS Code Copilot?

Once configured in .vscode/mcp.json, any developer can ask Copilot to use the tools. For instance, "Copilot, add 'test-group' to our AvoSMS contacts using createlist."

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Add the AvoSMS server to your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it. Now, every developer on your team gets the same set of tools automatically. No individual setup, no "it works on my machine" problems. Your team's Copilot agent can now `send_sms` for integration tests, `list_responses` to debug webhooks, or `get_balance` to monitor usage. It's a consistent, shared capability that makes building SMS features much faster.

Manage AvoSMS Directly in VS Code

This isn't just for sending messages. Your GitHub Copilot agent can handle administrative tasks. Use it to `create_list` for a new marketing campaign or `add_contact` to a specific list without leaving the editor. You can also manage your sender profiles. Ask the agent to `list_senders` to see what's available, `create_sender` to request a new one, or `delete_sender` to clean up old IDs. It's full control, right from your IDE.

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The AvoSMS MCP server runs in a SOC 2 compliant environment provided by Vinkius. It fits right into your existing enterprise security posture. Your Copilot agent interacts with it through a secure, authenticated endpoint. Before running any command, the agent can use `get_account_check` to ensure the connection is live. This simple, reliable check prevents failed operations and makes the integration dependable for critical team workflows.

Setup guide

Set up AvoSMS 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 AvoSMS 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 AvoSMS tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent AvoSMS transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about AvoSMS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Once configured in `.vscode/mcp.json`, any developer can ask Copilot to use the tools. For instance, "Copilot, add 'test-group' to our AvoSMS contacts using `create_list`."

Yes. Tell the Copilot agent what to send and to whom. It will use the `send_sms` tool on your behalf, using your team's configured AvoSMS account.

Yes. Ask Copilot to "show me the latest replies from AvoSMS." The agent will execute the `list_responses` tool and display the messages inside the chat panel.

It's a managed, secure, and standardized toolset for your whole team. Instead of maintaining scripts, you get a reliable MCP server that's always ready for your Copilot agent to use.

The server only ever sees the data required for a given tool, like contact phone numbers and message bodies. All requests are authenticated via your team's Vinkius token and run in an isolated Vinkius sandbox, separate from your code and other resources.

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