How to Use the Cisco Meraki MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Cisco Meraki MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cisco Meraki 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 Cisco Meraki with VS Code Copilot

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Manage Cisco Meraki networks via VS Code Copilot

Commit your server config to the repo so your whole team has access to `list_network_networks`. Everyone sees the same network list, keeping the team on the same page. It removes the friction of individual setup. Your agents can now query the same infrastructure data across every developer's machine.

Verify Cisco Meraki hardware in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_organization_networks` and `list_network_devices` to check the current deployment status. You can ask your agent to find specific switches or APs in your project. This keeps your infrastructure-as-code synced with reality. You get direct answers about hardware health without leaving the editor.

Audit Cisco Meraki admin access in VS Code Copilot

Run `list_organization_admins` to quickly check who has access to your network. Your agent provides a clean summary of current permissions right in the chat panel. It is the fastest way to audit your environment during a security review. You see the results instantly alongside your code.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Cisco Meraki MCP in VS Code Copilot

You can use the server tools to retrieve device details and network summaries. While it focuses on read operations, it gives you the context needed to manage your infrastructure.

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your root directory. Add the server details there, and switch your chat to Agent mode to start using the tools.

Yes, by committing the config file to your repository, every developer gets the same tools. It ensures your entire team is querying the same network environment.

The server configuration uses environment variables or secure local paths. Your API keys are never exposed in the shared repository files, keeping your credentials isolated.

The tool reads network identifiers, admin lists, and hardware summaries. These logs are treated as transient data and are restricted to your local VS Code instance.

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