How to Use the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP server with our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Every team member with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically get access to the extraction tools.

Q: Can we monitor ongoing crawl progress using Import.io (Web Data Extraction) in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can. Run getcrawlstatus inside Copilot Chat to get real-time updates on pages processed, success rates, and the current state of your bulk jobs.

Q: How does the team download extraction results via Import.io (Web Data Extraction) in VS Code Copilot?

Use the downloadcsv tool via this MCP Server to pull down a structured text format of your data, or grab the complete JSON response using getextractordata once the run completes.

Q: Can we run ad-hoc extractions without pre-configured scrapers?

Yes, run the runmagicapi tool with any URL. Copilot will trigger Import.io's automated parser to extract structured content on the fly without setup.

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The `list_extractors` tool lists all configured scrapers across your organization's Import.io account directly inside the chat. This ensures every developer on your team uses the same standardized extractor IDs, preventing duplicate configurations and messy custom scripts. Developers can trigger runs with `run_extractor` and check their progress using `get_extractor_status`. By checking everything inside the editor, your team avoids context switching and maintains a single source of truth for raw data structures.

Automate large crawls inside team workflows

The `start_crawl` tool launches concurrent, multi-page web extraction jobs directly from your shared workspace. This allows your team to kick off overnight crawls and verify the output schema without writing complex queue managers. Monitor active runs using `get_crawl_status` to track success metrics across thousands of pages. Once finished, pull the raw dataset using `get_crawl_data` or download a preview using `download_csv` to feed directly into your local testing pipelines.

Analyze API usage and run ad-hoc extractions

The `account_usage` tool checks your team's API credit consumption directly from the chat interface. This keeps your billing transparent and prevents developers from running expensive, accidental crawls that exhaust your monthly budget. For quick, unstructured exploration, use `run_magic_api` to extract tables and text from any URL on the fly. It lets your team inspect target pages immediately, even if nobody has configured a custom extractor for that site yet.

Setup guide

Set up Import.io (Web Data Extraction) 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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction) 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 Import.io (Web Data Extraction) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Import.io (Web Data Extraction) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "importio-web-data-extraction-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Import.io (Web Data Extraction) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Every team member with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically get access to the extraction tools.

Yes, you can. Run `get_crawl_status` inside Copilot Chat to get real-time updates on pages processed, success rates, and the current state of your bulk jobs.

Use the `download_csv` tool via this MCP Server to pull down a structured text format of your data, or grab the complete JSON response using `get_extractor_data` once the run completes.

Yes, run the `run_magic_api` tool with any URL. Copilot will trigger Import.io's automated parser to extract structured content on the fly without setup.

Your API tokens are managed via VS Code's secure local settings or environment variables. All scraped data payloads are processed via this secure MCP setup through Vinkius's zero-trust sandbox, preventing any persistent storage of your sensitive web data outside your workspace.

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