How to Use the Cardly MCP in VS Code Copilot

Deploy Cardly across your engineering team in VS Code to automate physical card sending.

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Connect Cardly MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cardly 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 Cardly across your VS Code team

Commit your configuration to the repository to ensure every dev has the same tools. The team can use `list_contact_lists` to share access to the same mailing segments. `verify_api_connection` lets anyone on the team check the status of the shared account. It brings consistency to how your team handles physical communications.

Manage physical mail orders from VS Code

The `place_greeting_card_order` tool allows for programmatic mailings driven by your code. It works perfectly for automated customer appreciation campaigns. Use `get_artwork_details` to pull specific design metadata into your scripts. Your editor becomes the source of truth for your print logistics.

Search and preview cards within VS Code

Need to find a specific card design? `list_card_artwork` returns every available option directly to your chat panel. `preview_greeting_card` confirms the layout looks correct before you trigger the order. It keeps your team aligned on the final product before any physical mail is sent.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Cardly MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server details to a .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it to your repository. This ensures the entire team uses the same configuration. It is the best way to maintain organization-wide access.

The server runs as a managed process within your editor's environment. It adheres to standard security practices for external tool integration. Your IT team can manage the configuration file centrally.

Yes, you can script orders based on project events. The agent handles the tool calls whenever your logic triggers a print request. It is a powerful way to integrate physical mail into your dev pipeline.

Your lists are only accessed via secure API calls authorized by your unique key. No data is stored in the editor, and the connection is encrypted. The system ensures only authorized team members can initiate sends.

By sharing the same server config, your team works with the same contact lists. Everyone uses the same `find_contact` and `add_contact_to_list` tools. It keeps your mailing records in sync across the whole project.

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