How to Use the Databox MCP in VS Code Copilot
Share Databox tools across your team using VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Databox MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Databox 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.
Sync Databox configurations in VS Code Copilot
Commit your `mcp.json` file to your repo so the whole team uses the same Databox tools. It ensures consistency across every developer's machine. Your agent inherits these settings automatically. It makes onboarding new team members to your analytics stack trivial.
Create datasets via VS Code Copilot
Use `create_dataset` to spin up new structures without leaving your IDE. It’s a fast way to initialize your tracking environment. The AI handles the setup while you focus on the surrounding code. It keeps your team productive and aligned.
Delete Databox datasets from VS Code Copilot
Clean up your environment by calling `delete_dataset` when a project concludes. It keeps your analytics account tidy and organized. Doing this from your editor prevents context switching. You maintain control over your data lifecycle without opening a new window.
Set up Databox 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 Databox 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 Databox tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Databox transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"databox-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Databox MCP in VS Code Copilot
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