How to Use the Docdown MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Docdown MCP setup with our team in VS Code Copilot?

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file containing the server configuration to your Git repository. Every developer with Copilot active will automatically get access to the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot write document generation code?

Yes, it pulls active schemas via gettemplatefieldschema to understand the required inputs. It then generates the exact code needed to invoke the Docdown API.

Q: How do we track generated PDFs in VS Code Copilot?

You can run listgenerateddocuments through Copilot to see a history of runs. It returns the metadata and download links directly in your chat sidebar.

Q: Can we monitor API usage limits?

Yes, getdocdownaccountmetadata lets your team check limits. This prevents accidental overages during heavy automated testing cycles.

Share Docdown template schemas and document tools across your entire engineering team in VS Code Copilot.

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Enforce correct schemas across the team

The `get_template_field_schema` tool ensures every developer on your team uses the correct payload structure. Copilot reads the schema directly from Docdown, eliminating integration mismatches. By relying on `get_template_details`, your team avoids writing code for deprecated fields. The agent verifies the current production state before generating code.

Automate testing with this MCP Server

The `generate_new_document` tool allows Copilot to run integration tests right from the chat panel. Developers can verify that their code produces valid documents without leaving VS Code. After triggering a run, `get_document_status` checks the rendering progress. This gives your team immediate feedback on whether the PDF compiled correctly.

Track active templates in shared workspaces

The `list_published_templates` tool pulls live production assets directly into your shared coding session via this MCP Server. Copilot uses this list to verify that your application points to live layouts. Developers can also run `search_templates_by_name` to find IDs for new features. It removes the friction of logging into a web dashboard to copy strings.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Docdown MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file containing the server configuration to your Git repository. Every developer with Copilot active will automatically get access to the tools.

Yes, it pulls active schemas via `get_template_field_schema` to understand the required inputs. It then generates the exact code needed to invoke the Docdown API.

You can run `list_generated_documents` through Copilot to see a history of runs. It returns the metadata and download links directly in your chat sidebar.

Yes, `get_docdown_account_metadata` lets your team check limits. This prevents accidental overages during heavy automated testing cycles.

Vinkius processes all requests in an isolated MCP sandbox. Your document payloads and API credentials are encrypted in transit and never stored on disk.

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