How to Use the Collect MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot draft new Collect requests?

Yes, the agent uses createrequest to set up new data collection tasks. You can describe the fields you need in Copilot Chat, and the agent handles the API call.

Q: How do we verify team settings in Collect using VS Code Copilot?

The agent runs getteaminfo to retrieve your organization's details. This lets you check permissions and roles directly from your editor.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Collect 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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Team-wide data collection tools in VS Code Copilot

This MCP Server lets your entire development team query campaign structures using `list_campaigns` and `list_requests` from a shared configuration file. By committing the config file to your repo, everyone gets instant access to these tools. Your developers can write integration tests or sync scripts without hunting down API keys. The agent manages the connection details behind the scenes.

Inspect request elements in real-time

The `get_request` and `get_element_details` tools let your agent pull the exact configuration of any client document request. This lets Copilot write precise webhook handlers that trigger when a customer uploads files. Developers don't have to guess what fields are coming in. The agent reads the live schema and writes the parsing code for you.

Track communication logs

The `list_messages` tool lets your agent pull the communication history for any active request. This helps your team build internal dashboards that show exactly when reminders were sent. If a customer claims they didn't get a notification, your agent checks the logs with `get_request` to verify the dispatch time. You debug customer issues without leaving your code editor.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Collect MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a configuration file in your repository root and add the MCP Server details. When team members open the project in VS Code, Copilot automatically connects to the server.

Yes, the agent uses `create_request` to set up new data collection tasks. You can describe the fields you need in Copilot Chat, and the agent handles the API call.

The agent runs `get_team_info` to retrieve your organization's details. This lets you check permissions and roles directly from your editor.

Yes, the configuration can be shared globally or per project. Each developer authenticates securely, allowing individual access tracking for all API actions.

The server only accesses metadata related to your campaigns, requests, and sent messages. It never reads, stores, or intercepts the actual files uploaded by your clients to the platform.

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