How to Use the Brightcove MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot manage Brightcove playlists?

Yes, you can use the createplaylist and listplaylists tools. This allows you to manage content groupings directly from your IDE.

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Connect Brightcove MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Brightcove 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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Deploy Brightcove tools in VS Code Copilot

Commit your configuration to the repo so your whole team uses the same setup. With `list_videos` and `get_playlist`, your team gets consistent access to your video cloud. It removes the friction of manual setup for every developer. Everyone works with the same account data.

Manage Brightcove folders in VS Code Copilot

Organize your media assets during development. Using `list_folders` and `get_folder_videos`, you can verify your file structure without opening a browser. This MCP Server provides an interface for your entire team. It keeps your media management synced with your codebase.

Update video metadata in VS Code Copilot

Keep your video records accurate as you develop. The `update_video` tool lets you push changes directly from the editor. It makes library maintenance a team effort. You define the workflow, and the tools handle the API communication.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Brightcove MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once committed, your team will have immediate access to the video tools.

Yes, you can use the create_playlist and list_playlists tools. This allows you to manage content groupings directly from your IDE.

Since you manage the config in the repo, you control exactly which tools your team uses. It fits perfectly into your existing Git workflow.

The server handles requests efficiently, allowing you to query lists or counts without significant latency. You get your data back in seconds.

Your video library credentials are managed through your endpoint token. We enforce strict isolation so only your authenticated agent can touch your account data.

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