How to Use the BotGenuity MCP in VS Code Copilot

Manage your BotGenuity support infrastructure from inside VS Code Copilot.

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Connect BotGenuity MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect BotGenuity 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 BotGenuity with VS Code Copilot

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Shared BotGenuity tools for VS Code Copilot

Commit your config to the repo so the whole team uses `list_chatbots` and `get_chatbot_details` the same way. It ensures everyone sees the same support bot settings. This keeps your team aligned on how customer support functions. No more mismatched local configurations.

Audit logs in VS Code Copilot

Call `list_chatbot_conversations` to see what users are asking your bots. Use `get_conversation_history` to inspect the full chat logs right next to your code. It is perfect for teams fixing support issues together. You see the same data as your teammates.

Lead management in VS Code Copilot

Pull your latest leads with `list_captured_leads` without leaving your IDE. You can test bot replies with `chat_with_bot` during your build process. This makes it easy to integrate support data into your product. Your team stays focused on the work at hand.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about BotGenuity MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Every team member will then have access to the same tools once they pull the latest code.

Yes, committing the config file to your repo ensures everyone is on the same page. It is built for team-wide development.

Your agent can call these tools to fetch chat logs or lead lists. It makes your development cycle faster by cutting out manual data retrieval.

Yes, the list tool shows every bot in your account. You can select specific ones to get details or pull their conversation history.

We ensure all data access is scoped to the tools you use. Only the specific chat transcripts and lead contact records you request are ever fetched into your workspace.

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