How to Use the Builder.io (Visual CMS) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How to share Builder.io (Visual CMS) access in VS Code Copilot?

Commit the mcp.json file to your repository. This ensures every team member has the tools configured automatically when they open the project.

Q: Can I query Builder.io (Visual CMS) models with VS Code Copilot?

Yes, use the querygraphql tool. It returns the exact structure of your models so you can build components that match your live content.

Q: Does it support bulk content deletion?

You can use deletecontent to clean up entries. Just provide the specific content ID to the tool, and the agent will handle the removal.

Manage Builder.io content across your team directly in VS Code Copilot.

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Commit your `mcp.json` to the repo so every dev uses the same tools. The entire team can use `get_content` to stay in sync with the live site. It ensures everyone builds against the same content schema. No more broken components due to outdated local data.

Managing assets in VS Code Copilot

Upload project assets straight from your workspace using `upload_asset`. It is perfect for pushing new component icons or documentation. Your teammates see the results immediately. It creates a shared workflow between your design assets and your IDE.

Enterprise content queries in VS Code Copilot

Execute `query_graphql` to pull production content into your development branch. It allows for testing against real site data without manual exports. You avoid the overhead of a separate dashboard. Everything you need to verify your site layout is accessible via the chat interface.

Setup guide

Set up Builder.io (Visual CMS) 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 Builder.io (Visual CMS) 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 Builder.io (Visual CMS) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Builder.io (Visual CMS) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Builder.io (Visual CMS) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit the `mcp.json` file to your repository. This ensures every team member has the tools configured automatically when they open the project.

Yes, use the `query_graphql` tool. It returns the exact structure of your models so you can build components that match your live content.

The server operates via standard MCP protocols. It respects your existing workspace security and requires explicit API keys for all write operations.

You can use `delete_content` to clean up entries. Just provide the specific content ID to the tool, and the agent will handle the removal.

We enforce strict transport encryption. The server only processes your content entries and metadata, keeping your proprietary data isolated from other processes.

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