How do I generate my Guidebook API Key?

Log in to Guidebook Builder, click your profile dropdown in the top right, select 'Manage your account', and then navigate to the 'API Key' section to generate your token.

Can I see the schedules for multiple guides?

Yes! You can use `list_guides` to find the IDs for all your guides, and then use `list_sessions` or `list_schedules` with the specific guide ID to see its agenda.

How many requests can I make to the Guidebook API?

The Guidebook Open API typically has a limit of 10,000 requests per day per account. You can use the `get_rate_limit` tool to check your current usage.

What format should the API Key be in?

The API Key should be the raw JWT token provided by the Guidebook Builder. The integration will automatically handle the 'JWT' prefix for authorization.

Guidebook MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Guidebook MCP Server

Connect your Guidebook Builder account to any AI agent and manage your mobile event or organization app content through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Guidebook data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Guide Oversight — List all mobile guides in your account and retrieve detailed metadata for each.
Schedule Management — Browse, list, and inspect schedule sessions to keep your event timeline up to date.
Speaker Coordination — Access speaker profiles and presenter details to ensure all bio information is accurate.
Custom Lists — Manage Exhibitors, Sponsors, or any other custom data lists within your app.
Venue & Locations — Retrieve all defined locations and map data for your event.
Rate Limit Tracking — Monitor your API usage to stay within your daily quota.

The Guidebook MCP Server exposes 10 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 Guidebook to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Guidebook 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 Guidebook

Ask Copilot: "Using Guidebook, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Guidebook MCP Server

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

Guidebook + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Guidebook 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

Guidebook MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Guidebook to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_guide

Get detailed information about a specific guide

get_rate_limit

Check current API usage and rate limits

get_session

Get details for a specific schedule session

get_speaker

Get details for a specific speaker profile

list_custom_lists

List custom list items (e.g., Exhibitors, Sponsors) for a guide

list_guides

List all guides available in the account

list_locations

List all locations/venues defined for a guide

list_schedules

List schedules for a specific guide

list_sessions

List all schedule sessions for a specific guide

list_speakers

List all speakers/presenters for a specific guide

Example Prompts for Guidebook in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all active mobile guides in my account."

"Show the schedule sessions for guide ID 8821."

"Who are the speakers for the Global Tech Summit?"

Troubleshooting Guidebook MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Guidebook 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.

Guidebook + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Guidebook 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.