How to Use the MailboxPower MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share the MailboxPower MCP Server with my team in VS Code Copilot?

Add the MailboxPower MCP server configuration to .vscode/mcp.json and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the shipping and contact tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot trigger a MailboxPower automation?

Yes. You can ask Copilot to run addcontacttoautomation with a contact ID and automation ID. This triggers the physical mailing sequence in MailboxPower directly from the chat.

Q: How do I check my MailboxPower groups inside VS Code Copilot?

Ask the agent to list your groups, and it will run the listgroups tool. The active MailboxPower mailing segments will be displayed in your VS Code Copilot Chat sidebar.

Q: Can I retrieve a specific contact's address within the editor?

Yes, you can run the getcontact tool to fetch the full address details. This allows you to verify that the physical mailing address is formatted correctly before running a script.

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Trigger physical shipments from VS Code Copilot

The `send_shipment` tool lets VS Code Copilot dispatch physical gifts and cards directly from your development environment. This MCP server lets you place a physical order to verify the API response when debugging checkout triggers. To coordinate complex shipping schedules, the agent uses `list_automations` to fetch your pre-configured direct mail sequences. It can then run `add_contact_to_automation` to test if your code triggers the correct automated physical mailing.

Maintain contact databases using this MCP Server

The `create_contact` tool enables VS Code Copilot to write new recipient profiles directly into your MailboxPower account. If you are testing a CRM sync script, the agent can run this tool to register a test user with a real physical address. The agent can verify the record details by running `get_contact` or checking the database via `list_contacts`. This gives you immediate, inline verification of your address book state without leaving VS Code.

Organize recipient groups within VS Code Copilot

The `create_group` tool allows VS Code Copilot to generate mailing segments directly from your workspace. You can feed the agent a list of target zip codes, and it will build the group in MailboxPower to prepare for a localized campaign. The agent manages memberships by executing `add_contact_to_group` to sort contacts into active segments. It verifies the setup by running `list_groups` to ensure your local configuration matches the remote environment.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about MailboxPower MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the MailboxPower MCP server configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json` and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the shipping and contact tools.

Yes. You can ask Copilot to run `add_contact_to_automation` with a contact ID and automation ID. This triggers the physical mailing sequence in MailboxPower directly from the chat.

Ask the agent to list your groups, and it will run the `list_groups` tool. The active MailboxPower mailing segments will be displayed in your VS Code Copilot Chat sidebar.

Yes, you can run the `get_contact` tool to fetch the full address details. This allows you to verify that the physical mailing address is formatted correctly before running a script.

Recipient names, phone numbers, and physical mailing addresses are transmitted directly from VS Code Copilot to the MailboxPower API. The data is processed strictly within your local session and is never stored or cached on intermediate servers.

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