How to Use the Front MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Front configuration across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository and commit it to Git. When your teammates open the project in VS Code, Copilot loads the server tools automatically.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot search our Front conversation database?

Yes, Copilot runs searchconversations to query your entire history. It finds past resolutions and displays them directly in your editor's chat interface.

Q: Does VS Code Copilot allow me to update Front conversation assignees?

Yes. The tool updateconversationstatus lets the Copilot agent change the assignee or status of any thread based on your instructions.

Q: How do I know if the API connection is working?

Run a quick query in Copilot Chat. The agent will call verifyapistatus to ensure your local instance has a secure, active path to the API.

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Share Front inbox tools across teams in VS Code Copilot

Keep your entire engineering team aligned on customer issues without leaving the editor. By committing a shared MCP config, VS Code Copilot gives every developer immediate access to Front's `list_shared_inboxes` and `list_inbox_teammates`. The MCP Server ensures everyone on the team sees the same live Front queue status directly inside their VS Code Copilot chat sidebar. Developers can check who is handling an escalated ticket without context switching.

Triage customer bugs inside VS Code Copilot

When a critical Front ticket escalates, your team can investigate the codebase and the ticket simultaneously. This MCP integration displays `get_conversation_details` and `list_conversation_messages` directly inside VS Code Copilot alongside your code. The Copilot agent scans the Front thread for keywords, searches your local repository for the relevant files, and helps you write a patch based on actual customer feedback.

Close tickets and send replies from VS Code Copilot

Resolve customer issues the moment you push a hotfix. VS Code Copilot uses the Front API to send a direct update to the thread using `send_inbox_reply` right as you commit your fix. After replying, the Copilot agent automatically runs `update_conversation_status` to archive the Front thread. This closes the loop instantly, reducing your team's average time to resolution.

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-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 and commit it to Git. When your teammates open the project in VS Code, Copilot loads the server tools automatically.

Yes, Copilot runs `search_conversations` to query your entire history. It finds past resolutions and displays them directly in your editor's chat interface.

Yes. The tool `update_conversation_status` lets the Copilot agent change the assignee or status of any thread based on your instructions.

Run a quick query in Copilot Chat. The agent will call `verify_api_status` to ensure your local instance has a secure, active path to the API.

Yes. All metadata and thread details are transmitted over TLS directly to your editor. We use a zero-trust architecture that never caches or logs your conversation history on external infrastructure.

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