How do I get a Content API Key for Ghost?

Log in to your Ghost Admin dashboard, navigate to Settings > Integrations, and add a Custom Integration. You will find the Content API Key there.

Can I publish new posts using this integration?

No, this integration uses the Content API which is read-only. It is designed to safely retrieve and query your published content.

What is the Base URL format?

Your Base URL is the root domain where your Ghost site is hosted, for example: 'https://demo.ghost.io'. Do not include '/ghost/api/'.

How do I fetch related tags and authors for a post?

Use the 'include' parameter in the 'get_post_by_slug' tool and pass the string 'tags,authors'.

Ghost MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About Ghost MCP Server

Connect your Ghost publication to any AI agent to automate your content management workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Ghost is a powerful headless Node.js CMS tailored for modern publishing. This MCP server enables you to retrieve published posts, manage taxonomy tags, and fetch site configurations directly through natural conversation using the Ghost Content API.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Ghost data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

Key Features

Content Discovery — List all published blog posts and static pages, retrieving detailed HTML content and metadata.
Taxonomy Oversight — Retrieve and list all categorization tags to understand your content architecture.
Author Management — Fetch profile details for active writers and contributors across the publication.
Site Configuration — Access global settings, routing rules, and title schemas programmatically.
Subscription Insights — Retrieve active membership tiers to understand paywall rules and pricing layers.
Real-time Synchronization — Keep your headless CMS content accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.

The Ghost MCP Server exposes 11 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 Ghost to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Ghost 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 Ghost

Ask Copilot: "Using Ghost, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Ghost MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Ghost 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

Ghost + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Ghost 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

Ghost MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Ghost to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_author_details

Get author profile

get_page_by_slug

Get page details

get_post_by_slug

Get post details

get_site_settings

Get site settings

get_tag_details

Get tag metadata

list_blog_authors

List authors

list_content_tags

List categories/tags

list_published_posts

List published posts

list_static_pages

List static pages

list_subscription_tiers

List subscription tiers

verify_api_connection

Check connection

Example Prompts for Ghost in VS Code Copilot

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

"List the 5 most recent published posts."

"Get the content of the post with the slug 'welcome'."

"List all active subscription tiers."

Troubleshooting Ghost MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Ghost 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.

Ghost + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Ghost 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.