How do I find social profile IDs?

You can use the `list_social_profiles` tool to retrieve a list of all connected social networks and their unique IDs.

Can I schedule posts for multiple profiles at once?

Yes, the `create_message` tool accepts a comma-separated list of profile IDs to post or schedule to multiple networks simultaneously.

What is the correct time format for scheduling?

You should use the ISO 8601 format (e.g., 2026-04-18T10:00:00Z) for the `scheduledSendTime` parameter.

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

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About Hootsuite MCP Server

Connect your Hootsuite account to any AI agent and take full control of your social media presence through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Hootsuite 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

Social Orchestration — List and monitor all your connected social media profiles (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) in one place
Message Automation — Programmatically send or schedule messages to multiple social networks simultaneously with precision
Content Pipeline — Monitor outbound message history and track scheduled posts to dynamically adjust your social calendar
Media Management — Create upload URLs to facilitate automated posting of rich image and video content across platforms
Organization Insights — Retrieve detailed team and organization structures to manage collaborative social workflows

The Hootsuite 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.

All 10 Hootsuite tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to Hootsuite through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning content-scheduling, social-monitoring, brand-mentions, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_media_upload

Requires the file size in bytes and the correct MIME type (e.g., image/jpeg or video/mp4). Generate a media upload URL

create_message

Requires the message text and a list of target social profile IDs. Optional: scheduledSendTime in ISO 8601 format. Send or schedule a new social media message

delete_scheduled_message

Requires the unique message ID obtained from outbound lists. Delete a scheduled message

get_member_info

Use this to verify the identity and permissions of the current user. Retrieve current Hootsuite member details

get_social_profile

Includes network type, account name, and connectivity status. Get details for a specific social profile

list_organization_members

Includes member names, emails, and roles within that organization. List members within an organization

list_organization_teams

Teams are used to group members and social profiles for collaborative management. List teams within an organization

list_organizations

Organizations serve as the primary administrative unit for managing teams and social profiles. List all Hootsuite organizations

list_outbound_messages

Useful for monitoring sent posts or reviewing upcoming scheduled content. Retrieve a list of outbound messages

list_social_profiles

) that the authenticated member has permission to manage. This is required to obtain profile IDs for scheduling messages. List all accessible social profiles

Connect Hootsuite to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Hootsuite into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

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 Hootsuite

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Hootsuite MCP Server

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

Hootsuite + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Hootsuite 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

Example Prompts for Hootsuite in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all my social media profiles in Hootsuite."

"Schedule a post with text 'Excited for our product launch!' for tomorrow at 10 AM."

"Check my outbound messages for the last 24 hours."

Troubleshooting Hootsuite MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Hootsuite 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.

Hootsuite + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Hootsuite 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.