How to Use the Emarsys MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Emarsys MCP Server across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root containing the Emarsys server configuration. When team members open the project in VS Code, VS Code Copilot automatically registers the Emarsys tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot retrieve Emarsys automation programs?

Yes, your agent uses listautomationprograms in VS Code Copilot to inspect active Emarsys workflows. This helps your team align backend triggers with live Emarsys marketing programs in VS Code Copilot.

Q: How do I get details of a specific Emarsys list in VS Code Copilot?

The agent calls getcontactlistdetails inside VS Code Copilot to pull the settings for any Emarsys list ID. This lets you verify Emarsys list rules directly in your VS Code Copilot workspace.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot list our active Emarsys audience segments?

Yes, the listaudiencesegments tool lets your agent pull all active Emarsys filters into VS Code Copilot. This makes it easy to write targeted Emarsys integration logic inside VS Code Copilot.

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Inspect Emarsys contact lists in VS Code Copilot

The `list_marketing_contact_lists` tool fetches all configured Emarsys contact lists directly into your VS Code Copilot chat. Your team can verify Emarsys list IDs and names in VS Code Copilot without leaving the codebase. Use `get_contact_list_details` in VS Code Copilot to inspect specific Emarsys list settings. This MCP Server connection ensures everyone on your team writes VS Code Copilot code against the correct production Emarsys lists.

Audit Emarsys engagement metrics inside your IDE

The `quick_engagement_volume_audit` tool retrieves a high-level summary of your Emarsys campaigns and lists directly inside VS Code Copilot. This gives your team instant insight into current Emarsys marketing volumes within VS Code Copilot. For deeper analysis, `list_email_campaigns` pulls your active Emarsys campaign list into VS Code Copilot. Your VS Code Copilot agent can immediately parse this Emarsys data to suggest optimization strategies.

Map Emarsys registration forms and triggers in Copilot

The `list_registration_forms` tool pulls your Emarsys subscription forms directly into VS Code Copilot. You can verify Emarsys form configurations in VS Code Copilot and match them to your frontend components. Combine this with `list_trigger_events` in VS Code Copilot to trace how user actions kick off automated Emarsys emails. This MCP integration keeps your Emarsys marketing integrations in VS Code Copilot clean and bug-free.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Emarsys MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root containing the Emarsys server configuration. When team members open the project in VS Code, VS Code Copilot automatically registers the Emarsys tools.

Yes, your agent uses `list_automation_programs` in VS Code Copilot to inspect active Emarsys workflows. This helps your team align backend triggers with live Emarsys marketing programs in VS Code Copilot.

The agent calls `get_contact_list_details` inside VS Code Copilot to pull the settings for any Emarsys list ID. This lets you verify Emarsys list rules directly in your VS Code Copilot workspace.

Yes, the `list_audience_segments` tool lets your agent pull all active Emarsys filters into VS Code Copilot. This makes it easy to write targeted Emarsys integration logic inside VS Code Copilot.

Your Emarsys marketing configuration and metadata are fetched using secure local environment variables within VS Code Copilot. VS Code Copilot processes this Emarsys data locally, ensuring no campaign details are leaked.

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