How to Use the Drift MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure Drift for VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the server entry there and restart your Copilot session.

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Share Drift tools across VS Code Copilot

Commit your server config to the repo via `.vscode/mcp.json`. Every dev on your team gets the exact same access to your customer data. Use `list_drift_agents` to map out your team's current structure. This keeps everyone on the same page when building features that require support team coordination.

Debug customer issues in VS Code Copilot

Pull in recent customer interactions using `list_latest_customer_interactions`. This gives you immediate insight into bugs reported by actual users. `get_conversation_details` lets you examine the specific transcript of a complaint. You can fix issues faster when the full context is available in your sidebar.

Query Drift contacts from VS Code Copilot

Search for specific users using `search_contacts_by_email` while writing validation logic. You can verify your code against real contact records. Use `list_drift_contacts` to get a broad view of your current user base. It helps you test your code with actual data structures instead of mocks.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Drift MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project root. Add the server entry there and restart your Copilot session.

Yes. Since the config is a file, you can commit it to Git. This ensures every team member uses the same tools.

The server uses standard MCP protocols. It respects your existing editor security policies and does not require external installations.

Every tool call is logged by your editor. You can track which agents are querying contact data through your standard dev logs.

The server only touches the specific contact profiles and conversation logs you request. It operates on a zero-trust basis within your editor.

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