How to Use the BoardMix MCP in VS Code Copilot
Sync your entire engineering team to the same whiteboard data in VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect BoardMix MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect BoardMix 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 whiteboard tools for VS Code Copilot
Commit your MCP configuration to the repository. Every developer using VS Code Copilot gets access to `list_files` and `create_file` with the same settings. This ensures team-wide consistency. Everyone has the same visibility into your design processes without needing individual setup.
Team-wide visibility in VS Code Copilot
Use `list_teams` and `list_team_projects` to coordinate efforts across your organization. The agent provides summaries of team activity based on these live queries. It prevents information silos. Your team works from the same source of truth provided by your whiteboard platform.
Version tracking in VS Code Copilot
Check how your designs evolved using `get_file_versions`. Your agent can compare these versions to show you how a whiteboard has changed over the development cycle. It is a fast way to verify design history. You keep your code and your whiteboard plans in perfect alignment.
Set up BoardMix 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 BoardMix 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 BoardMix tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent BoardMix transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"boardmix-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by BoardMix. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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Common questions about BoardMix MCP in VS Code Copilot
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