How to Use the Kissmetrics MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot write tracking calls with existing Kissmetrics event names?

Yes, the agent uses listeventtypes to pull your current event dictionary. This allows VS Code Copilot to autocomplete exact event names, preventing duplicate tracking entries.

Q: How do we test user identity resolution inside VS Code Copilot?

Your agent runs aliasidentities to link test IDs directly from the chat interface. You can verify the mapping of anonymous sessions immediately without leaving your workspace.

Q: Can I log a test event from my editor?

Yes, you can use the recordevent tool to send test actions to your development site. Your agent triggers the call directly, allowing you to trace the event payload immediately.

Share Kissmetrics tracking schemas and query live metrics across your entire team in VS Code Copilot.

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Align your team's tracking schema inside VS Code Copilot

`list_event_types` lets your team query the master event dictionary directly from the chat interface. This shared context ensures everyone on your VS Code Copilot team uses the exact same Kissmetrics naming patterns, avoiding fragmented tracking. The server also exposes `list_property_names` to keep your property keys consistent across different microservices. Your VS Code Copilot agent reads this list to keep your codebase aligned with your central analytics setup.

Link identities and update profiles during team reviews

`alias_identities` merges anonymous visitor IDs with registered emails during debugging sessions. Running this command directly in the editor resolves attribution issues while you walk through code with your team. Execute `set_person_properties` to modify user traits directly from your workspace. Your VS Code Copilot agent updates these profiles on the fly, making it easy to set up test scenarios during code reviews.

Pull live conversion metrics into your editor via MCP Server

This Kissmetrics MCP Server runs `query_metric_data` to fetch raw performance data directly into your chat panel. You can ask your agent to pull current conversion rates while refactoring a checkout flow to see exactly how the current code performs. The `query_people_count` tool returns the precise size of specific user cohorts. Your VS Code Copilot agent checks these numbers to give you immediate context on user volume without switching to a web browser.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Kissmetrics MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team will automatically get access to the tools inside their editor.

Yes, the agent uses `list_event_types` to pull your current event dictionary. This allows VS Code Copilot to autocomplete exact event names, preventing duplicate tracking entries.

Your agent runs `alias_identities` to link test IDs directly from the chat interface. You can verify the mapping of anonymous sessions immediately without leaving your workspace.

Yes, you can use the `record_event` tool to send test actions to your development site. Your agent triggers the call directly, allowing you to trace the event payload immediately.

Your credentials and tracking properties are never persisted. They run inside zero-trust, ephemeral containers, ensuring your analytics data remains private and compliant with enterprise security standards.

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