How to Use the Filebase (Web3 Storage) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does my team share Filebase (Web3 Storage) tools in VS Code Copilot?

You commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your Git repository. This lets every developer on your team access the same Filebase MCP tools automatically.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot monitor storage usage for Filebase (Web3 Storage)?

Yes, Copilot can query platformgetusage and platformgetbucketusage to show storage metrics. You get real-time bandwidth and storage numbers directly in your chat.

Q: How do I pin a file with Filebase (Web3 Storage) using VS Code Copilot?

Ask Copilot to pin a CID, and it will run psaaddpin to secure the asset. You can verify the status inside the chat as Copilot queries psagetpin.

Manage Filebase buckets and pin IPFS CIDs directly from VS Code Copilot Chat.

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Team-wide IPFS pinning directly inside VS Code Copilot

This MCP Server allows your team to pin and track decentralized assets without leaving VS Code Copilot. By sharing the configuration in your repository, any developer can ask Copilot to run `psa_add_pin` or `rpc_pin_add` on a specific build artifact. This ensures everyone on the team has access to the same pinning tools. Copilot queries `psa_list_pins` to keep your local workspace synchronized with your remote Filebase buckets.

Manage dedicated gateways inside your code editor

The server connects VS Code Copilot to your Filebase gateway management tools for quick provisioning. Your agent can call `platform_create_gateway` or `platform_update_gateway` to set up private access points for your team's assets. You don't need to navigate a web console to manage access. Copilot runs `platform_list_gateways` to show you active gateways right inside your chat panel.

Publish IPNS updates through shared workspace configurations

This toolset lets VS Code Copilot handle mutable IPFS publishing using your team's shared keys. Copilot calls `rpc_name_publish` or `platform_update_name` to map your latest build CID to your production IPNS name. This keeps your deployment pipeline unified. Copilot uses `rpc_key_list` to fetch active keys and updates your records directly from the sidebar.

Setup guide

Set up Filebase (Web3 Storage) 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 Filebase (Web3 Storage) 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 Filebase (Web3 Storage) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Filebase (Web3 Storage) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filebase-web3-storage-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Filebase (Web3 Storage) MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your Git repository. This lets every developer on your team access the same Filebase MCP tools automatically.

Yes, Copilot can query `platform_get_usage` and `platform_get_bucket_usage` to show storage metrics. You get real-time bandwidth and storage numbers directly in your chat.

Ask Copilot to pin a CID, and it will run `psa_add_pin` to secure the asset. You can verify the status inside the chat as Copilot queries `psa_get_pin`.

No, the server interacts directly with Filebase's hosted API. It allows your agent to run IPFS operations like `rpc_add` and `rpc_cat` without running a local daemon.

Your API keys are kept in your local user settings or secure environment variables. Copilot only passes raw CIDs and IPNS records to the server, keeping your underlying storage keys safe from exposure.

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