How to Use the Joomla (Open-Source CMS) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Joomla (Open-Source CMS) MCP Server config in VS Code Copilot?

Save your server settings in a .vscode/mcp.json file at the root of your repository and commit it. Every team member with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically gain access to the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot update live Joomla (Open-Source CMS) articles?

Yes, the patchcmsarticle tool allows Copilot to modify live articles. This is useful for team leads who need to push quick hotfixes or structural updates directly from their coding workspace.

Q: How does VS Code Copilot fetch the article list from the Joomla (Open-Source CMS) MCP Server?

The listsitearticles tool queries your Joomla database and returns the article metadata. Copilot uses this list to help developers analyze content density or verify category assignments during local testing.

Q: Can we test banner modules using this integration?

Yes, the listactivebanners tool retrieves your active banners. Copilot reads this information to help you write accurate layout code for your site's ad zones.

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Standardize article creation using VS Code Copilot

The `create_cms_article` tool standardizes content staging directly from your shared VS Code environment. Teams commit a common `.vscode/mcp.json` file so every developer can generate test articles with identical schemas. This eliminates differences between local and staging environments. To clean up after testing cycles, the `delete_cms_article` tool lets Copilot purge dummy articles instantly. Developers run this command in chat to reset the database without opening a web browser.

Audit site menus and categories within the editor

The `list_site_menus` tool allows VS Code Copilot to trace active navigation paths across your team's workspace. When a developer modifies a template, Copilot checks the live menu structure to flag broken links before deployment. This works alongside the `list_global_categories` tool, which pulls the category structure into your workspace. The agent uses this data to verify that your theme's category blogs render correctly with real production nodes.

Validate user permissions and tags in team environments

The `list_platform_users` tool gives VS Code Copilot visibility into Joomla's user database. Your team can write and test access control rules using actual user groups and IDs, avoiding hardcoded values that break in production. For metadata verification, the `list_system_tags` tool lets the agent check if your content tagging matches the official taxonomy. Copilot flags non-compliant tags in your local files before they reach the live server.

Setup guide

Set up Joomla (Open-Source CMS) 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 Joomla (Open-Source CMS) 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 Joomla (Open-Source CMS) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Joomla (Open-Source CMS) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "joomla-open-source-cms-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Joomla (Open-Source CMS) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Save your server settings in a `.vscode/mcp.json` file at the root of your repository and commit it. Every team member with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically gain access to the tools.

Yes, the `patch_cms_article` tool allows Copilot to modify live articles. This is useful for team leads who need to push quick hotfixes or structural updates directly from their coding workspace.

The `list_site_articles` tool queries your Joomla database and returns the article metadata. Copilot uses this list to help developers analyze content density or verify category assignments during local testing.

Yes, the `list_active_banners` tool retrieves your active banners. Copilot reads this information to help you write accurate layout code for your site's ad zones.

This MCP Server runs within an isolated V8 sandbox on Vinkius, keeping your Joomla articles, categories, users, and tags secure. Your API keys are encrypted at rest and never exposed to the Copilot LLM or external networks.

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