How do I get a Dexatel API Key?

Log in to your Dexatel account, navigate to **Settings > API**, and you can retrieve your unique API Key from that section.

Can the agent receive SMS messages?

Yes, you can use the list_sms_messages tool to view both sent and received messages in your account history.

Does the integration show real-time delivery status?

Yes, when retrieving message details, the agent provides the latest status (e.g., delivered, pending, failed) as reported by the Dexatel platform.

Dexatel MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Dexatel MCP Server

Integrate Dexatel, the comprehensive cloud communications platform, directly into your AI workflow. Send SMS messages globally, monitor your messaging logs and delivery statuses, and manage your contact database using natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Dexatel data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Messaging Control — Send and receive SMS messages using your authorized Sender IDs and virtual numbers.
Delivery Oversight — Monitor messaging logs in real-time, including technical delivery timestamps and carrier info.
Contact Management — Access and manage your address book, including profiles and messaging history for specific contacts.
Balance Monitoring — Track your account credit balance and API usage directly via chat.

The Dexatel MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Dexatel to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Dexatel MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Dexatel

Ask Copilot: "Using Dexatel, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Dexatel MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Dexatel through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Dexatel + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Dexatel MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Dexatel MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Dexatel to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_account_balance_metadata

Retrieve current balance and metadata for your Dexatel account

get_contact_profile

Get full profile and history for a specific contact

get_sms_message_details

Get detailed information for a specific SMS message

list_authorized_sender_ids

List all authorized Sender IDs and virtual numbers

list_failed_sms_deliveries

Identify SMS messages that failed to deliver (mock logic)

list_messaging_contacts

List all contacts stored in your Dexatel address book

list_sms_messages

List all sent and received SMS messages in your Dexatel account

list_sms_templates

List all approved message templates

search_sms_by_content

Search for SMS messages containing specific keywords or numbers

send_sms_message

Send a new SMS message to a specific number

Example Prompts for Dexatel in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Dexatel immediately.

"Send an SMS to '+1234567890' saying 'Your order is ready!'."

"Show me the last 5 sent messages."

"What is my current account balance?"

Troubleshooting Dexatel MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Dexatel to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Dexatel + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Dexatel MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.