How to Use the EmailOctopus MCP in VS Code Copilot

Manage EmailOctopus campaigns and lists directly within VS Code Copilot for your entire engineering team.

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Connect EmailOctopus MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect EmailOctopus 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.

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Setup EmailOctopus with VS Code Copilot

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Sync EmailOctopus tools across VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file to share it with your team. Everyone gets access to `list_marketing_lists` without manual setup. It keeps your team aligned on the same data source. No more inconsistent reports between different developers.

Run marketing audits in VS Code Copilot

Use `quick_marketing_volume_audit` to check account status during your sprint. Your agent pulls the latest numbers for your team's review. It provides a clear view of your campaign velocity. You can discuss the results in chat without leaving your editor.

Get campaign details in VS Code Copilot

Call `get_campaign_details` to verify settings for your latest email blast. It ensures your configuration matches your code expectations. Your agent provides the specific parameters for every campaign. You catch errors before they affect your subscribers.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about EmailOctopus MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create an mcp.json file in your .vscode directory. Add the server configuration there, and your team will have access to the tools automatically.

Yes, you need to provide your API key in the environment variables. The server uses this key to talk to your account securely.

It is. By committing the config to your repo, you ensure that every engineer has the same tools available for their tasks.

The stats are displayed in your chat interface. They are ephemeral and disappear once you clear your chat session or close the editor.

All traffic is encrypted in transit. The server only performs read operations, ensuring that your subscriber lists remain unchanged by the agent.

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