How do I get an Access Token for Formsite?

You can find your Access Token in your Formsite account by going to Form Settings > Integrations > Formsite API.

What is the 'Server' and 'User Directory' required for setup?

The Server is your prefix (e.g., fs18) and the User Directory is your account name. Both are displayed on the Formsite API integration page.

Can I receive real-time notifications for new form results?

Yes! Use the 'create_webhook' tool to subscribe a URL to the 'result_completed' event for any of your forms.

Are the results returned in JSON format?

Yes, all data retrieved through this MCP server is provided in a structured format, which the AI agent can then summarize for you.

Formsite MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Formsite
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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "formsite": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Formsite MCP Server

Connect your Formsite account to any AI agent to automate your form results retrieval and data management through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Formsite is a professional form builder that enables organizations to create sophisticated forms and surveys. This MCP server allows you to list your forms, fetch real-time results, and manage webhooks directly through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Formsite data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Results Retrieval — List and fetch form submissions/results instantly, including detailed answers and timestamps.
Form Oversight — Access and list all forms in your account to maintain full visibility of your active data collectors.
Field Inspection — Retrieve the fields and items defined within your forms to understand the structure of your data.
Webhook Automation — Create and manage webhooks to receive real-time notifications when new results are completed.
Reporting Insights — List and retrieve reports defined for your forms to get high-level snapshots of your data.
Multi-Server Support — Seamlessly connect to your specific Formsite server environment (e.g., fs18).

The Formsite MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Formsite to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Formsite MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Formsite

Ask Copilot: "Using Formsite, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Formsite MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Formsite through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Formsite + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Formsite MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Formsite MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Formsite to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_webhook

Create a new webhook

delete_webhook

Remove a webhook

get_form_details

Get form metadata

get_form_reports

Get form reports

list_form_items

List form fields

list_forms

List all forms

list_results

List form results

list_webhooks

List form webhooks

Example Prompts for Formsite in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Formsite immediately.

"List all forms in my Formsite account and their directory names."

"Show me the 10 most recent results for form 'survey_2023'."

"What fields are defined in my 'Contact' form (dir: contact_us)?"

Troubleshooting Formsite MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Formsite to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Formsite + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Formsite MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.