How to Use the Markdown HTML Compiler MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I set up the Markdown HTML Compiler for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project's root. Add the server configuration to that file and push it to your git repository. Anyone on your team using VS Code with Copilot will automatically have access to the tool.

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Compile Markdown Without Leaving Your Editor

With the `compile_markdown` tool, GitHub Copilot can now convert Markdown to clean HTML on command. Highlight a Markdown document in your editor and tell your agent to compile it. You get back minified, valid HTML. It's perfect for developers working on static site generators, email templates, or content management systems. The conversion happens instantly, right where you do your work.

Configure Once, Deploy to Your Entire Team

This is the big one for teams. Add the MCP Server configuration to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it to your repository. Every single developer on your team who pulls that repo gets the same tool, automatically. No more arguments about which Markdown parser to use or why one person's output looks different. It standardizes your tooling with zero effort from the team.

Automate Your Documentation Pipeline

You can build some powerful workflows with this. For example, tell Copilot to find every `README.md` file in your workspace, run `compile_markdown` on each one, and assemble the results into a single HTML file. This turns a tedious manual process into a single prompt. It's a simple way to keep your project's internal documentation site up to date.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Markdown HTML Compiler MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project's root. Add the server configuration to that file and push it to your git repository. Anyone on your team using VS Code with Copilot will automatically have access to the tool.

The output is standard, minified HTML designed for high compatibility. However, some CMS platforms have aggressive sanitizers. We recommend running a quick test with a sample document to ensure it renders correctly in your specific system.

An MCP Server makes the functionality available directly to your AI agent. This means Copilot can use the tool as part of a larger task, like reading a file and then compiling it. A standard extension requires you to run the command manually.

Yes. It handles all standard Markdown features, which includes tables, code blocks, headings, lists, and links. It's built on the CommonMark specification.

Your privacy is protected. When you use the tool, the raw Markdown text is sent to a zero-trust Vinkius server. A temporary, sandboxed instance processes your request and is destroyed immediately after. Your source content is never persisted anywhere.

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