How to Use the Crafter CMS MCP in VS Code Copilot
Manage Crafter CMS content workflows directly from VS Code Copilot with team-wide configurations.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Crafter CMS MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Crafter CMS 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.
Edit Crafter CMS schemas inside VS Code Copilot
`write_studio_xml` generates new page nodes and XML schemas directly inside your VS Code workspace. VS Code Copilot uses this tool to build structured content definitions that match your team's Git-based repository. Because the MCP configuration is committed to your repo, every developer on the team can generate schemas instantly. If you need to refactor your content tree, `wipe_studio_xml` drops old App nodes and database bytes. The `get_studio_tree` tool runs first to map out folder paths and prevent accidental deletions. This makes large-scale schema changes safer and easier to coordinate across your engineering team.
Query headless delivery via VS Code Copilot MCP Server
`execute_graphql_payload` lets your AI agent run live queries against the Crafter Engine directly from the chat panel. This lets you inspect GraphQL responses without leaving your main coding environment. You can quickly verify that your frontend queries match the content model defined in your CMS. When troubleshooting query boundaries, `get_site_config` retrieves the exact GraphQL URL limits. You can also run `search_crafter_delivery` to scan content arrays and verify image constraints. This keeps your entire development team aligned on API structures and live data schemas.
Deploy live changes from VS Code Copilot
`publish_crafter_content` triggers the workflow migration that moves Studio changes to your live Delivery Engine. VS Code Copilot handles this deployment process, giving your team a quick way to push content updates from the editor. This replaces the manual step of logging into the Crafter Studio browser interface. To audit your environments, `list_platform_sites` lists all active domains managed by your platform. You can also run `list_studio_users` to verify user access levels and blueprint constraints. This ensures your deployments comply with team policies before going live.
Set up Crafter CMS 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Crafter CMS 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 Crafter CMS tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Crafter CMS transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"crafter-cms-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Crafter CMS. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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