How to Use the Azure Cosmos DB Container MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How can my whole team use VS Code Copilot to query our Azure Cosmos DB Container?

One person adds the server configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file and commits it to your Git repository. Once other team members pull that change, their VS Code Copilot instance will automatically have access to this MCP.

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Team-Wide Database Access

This server connects Copilot to one Azure Cosmos DB Container. By adding the configuration to your repo's `.vscode/mcp.json` file, everyone on the team gets the same tools. New hires are productive on day one. Your agent can now answer questions about your data. Ask it to `query_documents` to find specific records or `get_document` to inspect a single item's structure. The answers come from your live database, not stale documentation.

Your VS Code Copilot MCP Server

This isn't just another extension. It's a managed MCP Server that turns Copilot into an active participant in your data workflow. It can create, read, and delete documents on your behalf with tools like `create_document` and `delete_document`. It’s built for professional teams. Access is controlled, the server is managed by Vinkius, and it fits right into the enterprise environment that already uses VS Code and Copilot.

Update Records from Chat

You can't directly update a document, but you can achieve the same result. Ask Copilot to `get_document` by its ID, tell it what changes to make to the JSON, and then have it use `create_document` to overwrite the old record. This is great for quick fixes, like changing a status field or correcting a typo in a record. You can do it all from the Copilot chat panel without writing a single line of code or leaving your editor.

Setup guide

Set up Azure Cosmos DB Container 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 Azure Cosmos DB Container 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 Azure Cosmos DB Container tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Azure Cosmos DB Container transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "azure-cosmos-db-container-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Azure Cosmos DB Container MCP in VS Code Copilot

One person adds the server configuration to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commits it to your Git repository. Once other team members pull that change, their VS Code Copilot instance will automatically have access to this MCP.

Yes. In the Copilot chat panel, switch to Agent mode and describe the document you want to create. Copilot will use the `create_document` tool to insert it into the configured container.

No, and that's by design. Each server instance is pointed at a single Azure Cosmos DB Container to ensure strict access control. You grant access one container at a time.

That extension is a manual tool for you. This MCP server gives your *agent* the tool. It lets Copilot perform actions on its own, which is a fundamentally different way of working.

The connection is brokered by Vinkius, which handles authentication via a single endpoint token. The server itself is ephemeral and runs in a zero-trust environment, meaning it doesn't hold state or credentials. Your document data is only processed for the immediate request.

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