How to Use the Cloud DNS (Anycast DNS Provider API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we configure Cloud DNS (Anycast DNS Provider API) for our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and define the MCP server details. Your team members must run VS Code 1.96 or higher to support the protocol. Each developer then sets their local API key as an environment variable to authenticate.

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Team-Wide DNS Control in VS Code Copilot

This MCP server gives your team direct access to `create_zone` and `delete_zone` from the shared workspace. By committing the configuration to your repository, every developer gets instant access to domain provisioning tools. You eliminate the bottleneck of waiting on a single administrator to set up staging environments. The shared setup ensures that everyone uses the same API endpoints and conventions. It keeps your development environments uniform across the entire engineering team.

Automated Record Updates during Coding

This tool uses `update_record` and `create_record` to modify routing targets while you write your deployment pipelines. If you are configuring a new CDN or load balancer, the agent writes the code and updates the DNS records simultaneously. It ensures that your infrastructure changes stay in sync with your codebase. You don't have to manually update records after every deployment.

Instant Zone Verification

This MCP server uses `list_zones` and `list_records` to pull live routing tables directly into your editor's terminal or chat pane. When debugging connection issues, you can verify if a record has propagated without leaving your workspace. The agent compares your live records against your local configuration files. It immediately flags any discrepancies, helping you spot routing errors before they hit production.

Setup guide

Set up Cloud DNS (Anycast DNS Provider API) 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 Cloud DNS (Anycast DNS Provider API) 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 Cloud DNS (Anycast DNS Provider API) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Cloud DNS (Anycast DNS Provider API) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cloud-dns-anycast-dns-provider-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Cloud DNS (Anycast DNS Provider API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and define the MCP server details. Your team members must run VS Code 1.96 or higher to support the protocol. Each developer then sets their local API key as an environment variable to authenticate.

You manage access permissions directly through your Anycast DNS provider's API tokens. If a developer uses a read-only token, the MCP server will block attempts to run `delete_zone` or `delete_record`.

Yes, the integration respects your local security policies and enterprise firewall rules. The server runs inside a secure local sandbox, ensuring that your DNS configurations are never exposed to external networks.

You can ask your agent to update multiple records sequentially. The agent will execute multiple calls to `update_record` behind the scenes, keeping you updated on the status of each change.

All DNS records, zone configurations, and API keys are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS channels directly to your DNS provider. Vinkius operates a zero-trust architecture, meaning no request payloads or zone layouts are stored on our servers. Your network architecture remains completely private and secure.

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