How to Use the Google Contacts MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share Google Contacts configurations in VS Code Copilot?

You can commit a .vscode/mcp.json file containing the Google Contacts MCP Server details to your git repository. This allows every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot to access the same contact tools instantly.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot search my Google Contacts directory?

Yes, the searchcontacts tool allows VS Code Copilot to find specific people using names, emails, or phone numbers. The agent runs the query and returns matching records directly in your chat sidebar.

Q: How does the agent handle conflicts when updating a contact?

The updatecontact tool uses the etag from getcontact to verify the record hasn't changed since it was read. If a conflict occurs, the agent will refresh the contact data and prompt you to resolve the difference.

Share your Google Contacts directory across your development team using VS Code Copilot.

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Query address books from VS Code Copilot

The `list_contacts` tool lets you pull active user lists directly into your Copilot Chat panel. Instead of opening a browser to find team emails or phone numbers when configuring environment files, your agent retrieves the list immediately. This is perfect for engineering teams who need to reference real user profiles while building communication tools. You get the exact schema returned by the API without manual lookup.

Edit contact records with this MCP Server

The `update_contact` and `create_contact` tools allow you to manage your team's shared directory without leaving VS Code Copilot. When onboarding a new engineer, your agent can create their profile and assign them to the correct group in your address book. The server manages the required etags and payload formatting automatically. This prevents conflicting updates and ensures your shared contact directory remains clean and structured.

Organize development groups within your editor

The `list_contact_groups` tool retrieves your existing labels so you can sort contacts into development, QA, or production groups. Your agent can read these groups to generate targeted notification lists or test user segments. By integrating this MCP Server toolset into your workspace, you keep your team's communication channels aligned. You can quickly verify which engineers belong to specific notification groups.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Google Contacts MCP in VS Code Copilot

You can commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file containing the Google Contacts MCP Server details to your git repository. This allows every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot to access the same contact tools instantly.

Yes, the `search_contacts` tool allows VS Code Copilot to find specific people using names, emails, or phone numbers. The agent runs the query and returns matching records directly in your chat sidebar.

No, any developer using VS Code Copilot can connect this MCP Server. However, enterprise teams can manage access policies centrally to ensure compliance across the entire organization.

The `update_contact` tool uses the etag from `get_contact` to verify the record hasn't changed since it was read. If a conflict occurs, the agent will refresh the contact data and prompt you to resolve the difference.

Your names, emails, phone numbers, and contact groups are protected by enterprise-grade TLS encryption during transit. The MCP Server processes requests inside a zero-trust, ephemeral sandbox, ensuring your directory is never cached or stored.

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