How to Use the Cloudinary MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I search Cloudinary with VS Code Copilot?

Use searchmedialibrary to find resources. It works instantly, allowing you to find assets for your project without leaving VS Code.

Q: Does the Cloudinary server support asset deletion in VS Code Copilot?

It does. You can use the deletemediaresource tool to remove files. Make sure your team has the right permissions before running this.

Q: How do I share Cloudinary access in VS Code Copilot?

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once committed, everyone on your team has access to the same tools.

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List Cloudinary resources in VS Code Copilot

Sync your team on media assets by using `list_media_resources`. Everyone on the team can query the same library directly from their editor. It removes the need for shared spreadsheets of image links. Your team can use the agent to pull the latest assets into the repo with ease.

Monitor Cloudinary quotas in VS Code Copilot

Keep the whole team informed about resource usage with `get_cloudinary_usage_report`. It provides a snapshot of your current storage and bandwidth consumption. This prevents unexpected overages during a sprint. You can check the status without leaving your VS Code Copilot workspace.

Sync upload presets with VS Code Copilot

Ensure your frontend team uses the correct settings by calling `list_upload_presets`. It keeps your configuration consistent across the entire codebase. Every developer sees the same presets via the agent. It makes onboarding new team members to your media pipeline much faster.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Cloudinary MCP in VS Code Copilot

Use `search_media_library` to find resources. It works instantly, allowing you to find assets for your project without leaving VS Code.

It does. You can use the `delete_media_resource` tool to remove files. Make sure your team has the right permissions before running this.

Add the server to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Once committed, everyone on your team has access to the same tools.

The server handles all authentication locally. Your media library credentials never leave your organization's managed environment.

Yes, all calls are proxied through the MCP standard. We use HTTPS for every request to ensure your asset metadata stays private to your team.

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