How to Use the Cognito Forms MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Cognito Forms MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cognito Forms 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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Check Cognito Forms status in VS Code Copilot

Run `check_cognito_status` to confirm your connection is alive. It is a quick way to ensure your team has access before starting a sprint. You get immediate feedback on your auth state. It prevents those mid-coding interruptions caused by expired tokens.

Build team workflows with VS Code Copilot

Commit your server configuration to your repo using `mcp.json`. Every developer on your team gets instant access to `list_templates` and other utilities. Consistency becomes the default. Everyone works with the same tools and the same data definitions.

Automate entry creation in VS Code Copilot

Use `create_entry` to populate test data directly from your editor. It is perfect for verifying your backend logic against real form inputs. You stop faking your test cases. Build your features against real entries pulled from your actual forms.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Cognito Forms MCP in VS Code Copilot

Yes, commit your config to your repository. This gives your entire team the same access to your forms and entries.

Use the search tool to find specific entries. The results appear in the chat panel, ready for you to use in your code.

You can list your available templates to start new forms faster. It is a handy way to keep your project setup consistent.

Your data remains protected within your managed environment. We enforce strict access controls so only your team can interact with your form records.

The server operates under your organization's security policies. Your form entry data is never saved to disk and is used strictly for the duration of your active agent request.

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