How to Use the Image Router MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I check my Image Router status in VS Code Copilot?

You can. Use checkimagerouterstatus at any time to verify the server is active and ready to handle your team's image generation requests.

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Team-wide Routing in VS Code Copilot

Commit your MCP config to the repo and give every developer access to the same routing logic. Use `list_models_by_category` to keep the team aligned. This standardizes your generation process. Everyone uses the same routing rules, ensuring consistent visual output across your entire project.

Efficient Generation Workflows

Use `generate_image` to pull assets directly into your IDE. It is built to minimize latency by selecting the optimal model automatically. It handles the heavy lifting so you can focus on code. Checking your status is simple with `get_generation_status` if you're running long-form tasks.

Granular Style Control

Access your project's visual identity with `list_styles`. It lets you see what's possible before you call `generate_image_advanced`. Precision matters for professional work. You get the exact look you want without trial and error.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Image Router MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server definition to your .vscode/mcp.json file. This allows your entire team to access the Image Router tools as soon as they open the project.

Yes, switch your chat to Agent mode. It will then be able to invoke the Image Router tools to fulfill your requests directly in the editor.

It is built for modern VS Code environments. As long as your version is 1.96 or higher, you can use the MCP Server to manage your image generation.

The server uses secure, ephemeral connections for every request. No project data or image metadata is cached on our side once the generation is complete.

You can. Use `check_imagerouter_status` at any time to verify the server is active and ready to handle your team's image generation requests.

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