How to Use the DatoCMS MCP in VS Code Copilot
Give your entire engineering team access to DatoCMS records and schema via this MCP connection directly inside VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect DatoCMS MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect DatoCMS 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 content models in VS Code
Keep your whole team on the same page by running `list_global_models`. Commit your MCP configuration file and every developer gets instant access to enumerate structured rules. Nobody has to guess the schema anymore because `get_single_record` extracts the properties. Copilot reads the exact item types driving your active nodes before generating frontend components.
Test GraphQL with an MCP Server
Stop switching to external API testers when `execute_graphql_cda` works right here. Your agent executes it to query the headless DatoCMS tree right inside your editor panel. Inspecting the returned payload from `execute_graphql_cda` happens instantly. If the query fails, the AI client adjusts the syntax based on the live error response.
Audit records and media
This MCP connection tracks down missing content fast using `list_cma_records`. The tool fetches arrays of content records from the API to find exactly what your app needs. Manage your image storage directly with `list_media_uploads`. Call it to inspect internal arrays, or run `wipe_media_upload` to remove files from disk after validation.
Set up DatoCMS 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 DatoCMS 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 DatoCMS tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent DatoCMS transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"datocms-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 DatoCMS. 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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