How to Use the Flock MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share the Flock MCP Server in VS Code?

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository. This ensures every developer on your team has access to the same tools.

Q: Can I use FlockML to format messages in VS Code?

Yes, the chatsendmessage tool supports FlockML. It’s ideal for sending structured alerts that your team can read easily.

Q: How do I manage private group access in VS Code?

Run groupslistprivate to see your groups. Then, use groupslistmembers to confirm which team members have access to those private channels.

Q: Does this Flock MCP Server allow me to fetch past messages in VS Code?

Use chatfetchmessages to pull historical chat strings. This is useful for getting context on past incidents or project decisions.

Deploy team-wide chat automation in VS Code. Connect this MCP Server to sync your Flock directory and messaging across your entire team.

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Enterprise team messaging in VS Code

Send rich notifications via `chat_send_message` using FlockML. This allows your team to see structured alerts directly in your chat, making it perfect for shared incident response workflows. Standardize your communication by committing these tools to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Every developer on your team gets the same capabilities, keeping your workflow consistent.

Centralized roster management for VS Code

Use `roster_list_directory` to ensure everyone on the team uses the same UUID mappings. This removes errors caused by outdated aliases or manual lookup processes. Keep your security tight by using `groups_list_private` to verify group access. Because this config is shared in your repo, you can audit permissions across the whole team at once.

Shared channel awareness in VS Code

Enumerate public channels with `channels_list_public` to keep your team aligned on where to post status updates. You can pull channel descriptions via `channels_get_info` to ensure you're using the right channels for the right projects. Check channel membership with `channels_list_members` to see who is active. This helps your team coordinate effectively, ensuring no one is left out of critical project discussions.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Flock MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repository. This ensures every developer on your team has access to the same tools.

Yes, the `chat_send_message` tool supports FlockML. It’s ideal for sending structured alerts that your team can read easily.

Yes, all directory data is handled through secure, ephemeral tool calls. No sensitive roster information is stored persistently in your repository.

Run `groups_list_private` to see your groups. Then, use `groups_list_members` to confirm which team members have access to those private channels.

Use `chat_fetch_messages` to pull historical chat strings. This is useful for getting context on past incidents or project decisions.

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