How to Use the ButterCMS MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect ButterCMS MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect ButterCMS 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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Standardize ButterCMS access in VS Code Copilot

Commit your server config to the repo using `.vscode/mcp.json`. Every developer on your team gets the same tools for querying content. This keeps your entire engineering group aligned. Everyone works with the same live CMS data.

Fetch collections with this MCP Server

Use `list_global_collections` or `list_butter_categories` to pull content structures into your IDE. It makes building features against your CMS API much faster. Your agent uses these tools to understand your site layout. You avoid the guesswork of manual data entry.

Query posts via VS Code Copilot

Run `search_blog_posts` to find content directly from your editor. It bridges the gap between your writing and your code. Your team can verify content availability without leaving VS Code. It keeps your development flow focused on the task.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ButterCMS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once committed, your team members will see these tools available in Copilot Chat.

It does. You can ask your agent to search for specific blog posts or collections using the provided tools.

Yes, you can use the user configuration command to add tools for every project. This is useful for personal setups rather than shared team environments.

It runs as a local process, keeping your data within your managed environment. It does not transmit your credentials to third parties.

Access is restricted to the specific tools you authorize. Your post metadata and collection structures are fetched via secure encrypted connections only when requested.

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