How to Use the FileStack MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Does FileStack support video status checks in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can use getvideostatus to poll for completion. It works perfectly within the Copilot Chat agent mode.

Q: Can I use FileStack to filter content in VS Code Copilot?

You can use getsfwstatus to scan images. It helps you keep your media assets safe and compliant with your project requirements.

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Shared media tools for VS Code Copilot

Commit your MCP config to the repo to give every team member access to `upload_from_url` and `get_metadata`. It keeps everyone on the same page. It ensures consistent file handling across the entire engineering team. No more local script discrepancies.

Automate media analysis in the editor

Use `get_ocr` and `get_sfw_status` to flag bad content or extract text automatically. It acts as a gatekeeper for your media uploads. All results are returned in the chat interface. You can build automated review flows right inside VS Code Copilot.

Manage video jobs in VS Code Copilot

Call `start_video_transcode` and track status with `get_video_status` without leaving your IDE. It is ideal for CI/CD or team-based media pipelines. It turns complex video tasks into standard API calls. Your team spends less time on infrastructure and more time on product.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about FileStack MCP in VS Code Copilot

Use a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root. This ensures every developer on your team has access to the same tools.

Yes. By committing the config to your repo, you ensure the whole team uses the same FileStack tools and authentication.

Your documents and media files are handled over the API. We only access the content to perform the specific analysis you requested.

Yes, you can use `get_video_status` to poll for completion. It works perfectly within the Copilot Chat agent mode.

You can use `get_sfw_status` to scan images. It helps you keep your media assets safe and compliant with your project requirements.

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