How to Use the Contentstack MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I list Contentstack media in VS Code?

Use listmediaassets to see your files. It returns a list of assets that you can then pull into your project.

Manage your Contentstack content directly from VS Code Copilot.

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Connect Contentstack MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Contentstack 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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Use `list_type_entries` to view your CMS records without leaving your IDE. It helps your team see exactly what content is available for the current sprint. Pair this with `get_single_entry` to grab specific data points. Your team gets the correct information every time they run a query.

Team-wide Contentstack config

Commit your server config to the repo via .vscode/mcp.json. Every developer on your team gets the same Contentstack access instantly. This keeps your environment consistent. No one has to manually manage their own connection settings.

CMS publishing in VS Code

Run `publish_to_environment` to push your content changes directly from the editor. It validates your data before it goes live. You can also use `update_cms_entry` to fix draft values on the fly. It keeps your development cycle moving without browser interruptions.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "contentstack-1-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Contentstack MCP in VS Code Copilot

Define the server in your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once configured, your Copilot chat will have access to all CMS tools.

You can read and modify entries using the provided tools. The server handles the logic for updating your CMS fields.

Since you commit the config to your repo, your team can manage access via Git. It fits into standard engineering workflows.

Use `list_media_assets` to see your files. It returns a list of assets that you can then pull into your project.

Access is restricted to your authenticated session. The server processes your API requests in an ephemeral sandbox to ensure data isolation.

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