How to Use the IP2WHOIS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use IP2WHOIS to find hosted domains?

Yes. The lookuphosteddomains tool allows the agent to identify all domains linked to a specific IP, which is vital for threat hunting.

Q: How do I verify the IP2WHOIS connection in VS Code?

Use the checkip2whoisstatus tool in the chat. It will confirm that your API key is active and that the server is communicating with the backend.

Deploy the IP2WHOIS MCP Server across your team in VS Code Copilot for standardized domain research.

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Standardized domain tools for VS Code Copilot

Commit your server config to the repo using `.vscode/mcp.json`. Every team member gets access to `lookup_domain_whois` immediately. This ensures everyone uses the same data sources. Your team stops wasting time on inconsistent manual lookups and starts sharing reliable infrastructure insights.

Team-wide incident triage in VS Code

Run `bulk_whois_lookup` during an incident to get the full picture fast. The tool outputs structured data that the entire team can read and act on. It works inside the editor. Your security analysts don't need to leave their environment to verify domain ownership or check registrar history.

Validate infrastructure with shared tools

Use `check_domain_expiry` to track your assets. When you share this configuration, the whole team sees the same expiration alerts in Copilot Chat. You prevent downtime by catching expiring domains early. The tools provide the exact date needed to trigger your renewal workflows.

Setup guide

Set up IP2WHOIS 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 IP2WHOIS 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 IP2WHOIS tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent IP2WHOIS transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ip2whois-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about IP2WHOIS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Place the server configuration in a .vscode/mcp.json file at the root of your repository. This file is then tracked by Git and available to your team.

Yes. By using the standard MCP configuration, you can manage access through your existing IT policies and secure your API credentials.

Yes. The `lookup_hosted_domains` tool allows the agent to identify all domains linked to a specific IP, which is vital for threat hunting.

Use the `check_ip2whois_status` tool in the chat. It will confirm that your API key is active and that the server is communicating with the backend.

The server retrieves registrant records from public WHOIS databases. It handles these as standard JSON objects without storing PII on your local machine.

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