How to Use the Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do teams configure Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) in VS Code Copilot?

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

Q: Does VS Code Copilot allow me to convert leads in Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API)?

Yes. The convertlead tool is available for your team to use. It requires the last name and company name to finalize the conversion.

Q: Can I create appointments for my team in Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) via VS Code Copilot?

You can. The createappointment tool lets you schedule meetings directly from your editor. It syncs the details to the CRM.

Q: Can I look up industry types in Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) using VS Code Copilot?

Certainly. Run listindustrytypes to get the current list of categories. This helps you build validated input forms for your leads.

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Sync your team on Freshsales with VS Code Copilot

Commit your MCP config to the repo so everyone uses the same tools. Use `create_note` or `create_task` to keep team communication consistent. Everyone stays on the same page. When one dev pulls a record via `get_deal`, the whole team sees the same live data.

Manage pipeline health from VS Code Copilot

Use `list_deal_stages` to audit your pipeline structure directly from your editor. It makes it easy to spot bottlenecks before they grow. Keep your CRM data clean. Use `update_lead` to fix entries as soon as you spot an issue in your code.

Query records across your team in VS Code Copilot

Run `search_lookup` to find specific fields across your entire account. It helps your team verify data integrity without leaving VS Code. Quickly pull owner lists with `list_owners`. You can assign tasks or deals to the right people without opening the web interface.

Setup guide

Set up Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) 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 Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) 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 Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "freshsales-sales-crm-lead-scoring-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Freshsales (Sales CRM & Lead Scoring API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

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

Yes. The `convert_lead` tool is available for your team to use. It requires the last name and company name to finalize the conversion.

You can. The `create_appointment` tool lets you schedule meetings directly from your editor. It syncs the details to the CRM.

Vinkius provides a zero-trust environment. Your CRM credentials are never stored in your repo; only the endpoint configuration is shared.

Certainly. Run `list_industry_types` to get the current list of categories. This helps you build validated input forms for your leads.

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