How to Use the Maileon MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Maileon MCP Server config in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your workspace root. VS Code Copilot reads this configuration, giving every developer on the team instant access to the tools.

Q: How do I check if a Maileon campaign is ready in VS Code Copilot?

Ask the agent to run listemailmailings. VS Code Copilot will pull your current campaigns and their states directly into the chat.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot fetch Maileon statistics for my dashboard?

Absolutely. The agent uses getmailingstatistics to retrieve open and click rates, which you can use to design your internal analytics views.

Manage Maileon contacts and test email campaigns directly from VS Code Copilot.

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Share Maileon MCP Server tools across your dev team

The `list_account_contacts` tool lets VS Code Copilot query your Maileon marketing audience directly from your team's workspace. Committing the configuration to your repo gives every engineer instant access to test lists. The `get_contact_by_email` tool lets VS Code Copilot check Maileon subscriber statuses during integration tests. Team members can verify opt-in states without needing direct admin access to the Maileon portal.

Validate mailing setups within VS Code Copilot

The `get_mailing_details` tool lets VS Code Copilot check Maileon campaign subjects and sender names inside your editor. You can verify that marketing assets are fully prepared before writing deployment scripts. The `dispatch_email_mailing` tool lets VS Code Copilot run automated tests on your Maileon delivery pipeline. It lets you fire off test newsletters to QA lists to confirm your dynamic templates look right.

Build compliance syncs with live event logs

The `list_unsubscription_events` tool lets VS Code Copilot build compliance syncs with live Maileon event logs. It helps your team write accurate sync scripts that honor user opt-outs across all systems. The `delete_account_contact` tool lets VS Code Copilot remove Maileon test records during development. This keeps your testing environment clean and prevents junk data from accumulating in your account.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Maileon MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your workspace root. VS Code Copilot reads this configuration, giving every developer on the team instant access to the tools.

Yes, you can ask VS Code Copilot to find inactive users and call `delete_account_contact` to keep your list healthy. This helps maintain your sender reputation.

Ask the agent to run `list_email_mailings`. VS Code Copilot will pull your current campaigns and their states directly into the chat.

Absolutely. The agent uses `get_mailing_statistics` to retrieve open and click rates, which you can use to design your internal analytics views.

The MCP Server runs in a secure local sandbox environment. Your subscriber email addresses and campaign data are sent directly to Maileon's API, ensuring no external servers intercept the payload.

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