How to Use the cloudlayer.io MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect cloudlayer.io MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect cloudlayer.io 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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Create PDFs and images in VS Code Copilot

Use `convert_url_to_pdf` to build team reports or invoices from live URLs. The `convert_html_to_pdf` tool allows you to turn raw code snippets into professional documents. Capture site visuals with `capture_url_screenshot`. It gives your team an easy way to store design snapshots inside the repository.

Organize templates and history in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_pdf_templates` to view all available layouts for your team. You can use `get_template_configuration` to ensure everyone is using the correct settings for their exports. Check your project's recent activity with `list_generation_history`. It helps the team coordinate on document creation tasks.

Monitor cloudlayer.io usage in VS Code Copilot

Keep an eye on your team's usage stats using `get_cloudlayer_usage_stats`. It prevents you from hitting plan limits during large projects. Review your configured notifications by calling `list_cloudlayer_webhooks`. This keeps your team updated on the status of your async generation tasks.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about cloudlayer.io MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root. This file defines the server for your entire team.

Absolutely, switch your chat to agent mode to start using the tools. It will handle the document generation tasks you request.

Yes, the configuration can be committed to your repository. This makes it easy for your IT team to manage and audit the tools used by your developers.

We treat all input HTML and URLs as ephemeral data. Once the PDF or image is generated, the input is discarded, ensuring your team's code remains private.

We maintain strict isolation for all conversion jobs. The server never persists your HTML or URL content, and all operations are logged for your review only.

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