Can I see which devices are currently offline?

Yes! Use the `list_network_devices` tool. The agent will return a list of all devices in the network, and you can identify those with a non-'online' status.

How do I check the signal strength for a specific wireless client?

Use the `list_network_clients` tool. Your agent will fetch the list of connected clients, which typically includes signal strength (RSSI), data usage, and the AP they are connected to.

Where do I find my Meraki Dashboard API Key?

Log in to your Meraki Dashboard, click on your profile name in the top right, and go to 'My Profile'. Scroll down to the 'API access' section to generate your key.

Cisco Meraki MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Cisco Meraki MCP Server

Connect your Cisco Meraki dashboard to any AI agent and take full control of your cloud-managed IT infrastructure through natural conversation. Streamline how you monitor wireless, switching, and security appliances.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Cisco Meraki data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Organization Oversight — List and retrieve details for all organizations and networks under your administration natively
Device Intelligence — Access real-time status and detailed metadata for APs, switches, and security appliances flawlessly
Client Monitoring — List and track connected clients across your networks to understand usage securely
Inventory Logistics — Audit your entire organization's device inventory and serial numbers flawlessly
Admin Tracking — List and review organization administrators and their access levels securely
Network Summaries — Retrieve comprehensive health summaries and configuration details directly within your workspace

The Cisco Meraki MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Cisco Meraki to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Cisco Meraki MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Cisco Meraki

Ask Copilot: "Using Cisco Meraki, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Cisco Meraki MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Cisco Meraki through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Cisco Meraki + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Cisco Meraki MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Cisco Meraki MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Cisco Meraki to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_device_details

Get detailed information for a specific device by serial

get_network_summary

Get summary details for a specific network

list_meraki_organizations

List all organizations the API key has access to

list_network_clients

List all connected clients in a network

list_network_devices

List all physical devices (APs, Switches, Firewalls) in a network

list_organization_admins

List all administrators for an organization

list_organization_inventory

List all devices in the organization inventory

list_organization_networks

List all networks within an organization

Example Prompts for Cisco Meraki in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Cisco Meraki immediately.

"List all my Meraki organizations."

"Show me the status of devices in the 'London Office' network."

"How many clients are currently connected to my wireless network?"

Troubleshooting Cisco Meraki MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Cisco Meraki to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Cisco Meraki + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Cisco Meraki MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.