How to Use the Front MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we deploy Front to our entire team using VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the server configuration. When developers pull the repo, VS Code automatically registers the tools for their Copilot Agent.

Q: How does Copilot know which inbox to check?

It runs listsharedinboxes to see all available queues. You can specify an inbox name in your prompt, or Copilot will ask you which one to query.

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Access customer context in VS Code

The Front MCP server links your development environment to your company's shared inboxes. Copilot uses `list_shared_inboxes` and `list_conversations` to pull active technical support queues right into your editor. When a developer needs to understand a bug, Copilot runs `get_conversation_details` and `list_conversation_messages`. You see the exact sequence of events that led to the customer's problem.

Send updates via the MCP Server

Copilot interacts with your users through the `reply_to_conversation` tool. When your team merges a fix, the agent can message the customer directly to confirm the resolution. The agent verifies the communication path using `list_active_channels` before sending anything. You maintain control over the message content while eliminating the context switch between your IDE and your inbox.

Map your team's contacts

You pull directory data into your workspace using the `list_team_contacts` and `get_contact_info` tools. Copilot retrieves phone numbers, email addresses, and social handles for anyone in your database. This data feeds into your workflow when you need to escalate an issue. If an API endpoint is failing, the agent checks `get_api_status` and immediately finds the right internal contact to notify.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Front MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the server configuration. When developers pull the repo, VS Code automatically registers the tools for their Copilot Agent.

You must prompt Copilot to take action. Once instructed, it will run `update_conversation_status` to archive or resolve the thread.

It runs `list_shared_inboxes` to see all available queues. You can specify an inbox name in your prompt, or Copilot will ask you which one to query.

Yes. This requires VS Code version 1.96 or higher, with Copilot Chat switched to Agent mode to enable MCP tool execution.

The tools expose personal contact information, message histories, and internal team directories. The server runs entirely within your local VS Code instance, relying on your organization's existing device management and zero-trust policies for protection.

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