How to Use the MediaWiki MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does VS Code Copilot authenticate write operations on MediaWiki?

The agent runs gettokens to fetch a write token before calling editpage. This ensures all modifications conform to MediaWiki's standard API security protocols.

Q: Can I inspect historical edits of a wiki page?

Yes. The getpagerevisions tool retrieves previous versions and metadata, allowing your agent to analyze how a document evolved over time.

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Connect MediaWiki MCP to VS Code Copilot

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Setup MediaWiki with VS Code Copilot

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Connect VS Code Copilot to your MediaWiki instance

The `get_site_info` tool retrieves general wiki settings so VS Code Copilot understands your team's documentation setup via this MCP connection. By committing an MCP configuration to your repo, every developer gets instant access to these wiki tools. This setup turns your shared wiki into an active context source for VS Code Copilot. The agent pulls live standards and guidelines directly into the coding environment.

Search MediaWiki articles inside VS Code Copilot

The `search_pages` tool allows your VS Code Copilot agent to run full-text queries across your entire team wiki. The agent then calls `get_page_info` to check the status and metadata of the relevant articles. Instead of guessing API endpoints or internal standards, you ask Copilot in your chat sidebar. The agent reads the wiki and explains the rules without forcing you to switch windows.

Edit pages using this MCP Server

The `edit_page` tool gives VS Code Copilot the ability to write updates directly to your team wiki. The agent uses `list_recent_changes` to monitor edits and avoid overwriting work done by other developers. You can ask Copilot to document a new feature and publish it. The agent fetches a CSRF token using `get_tokens` and pushes the updated markdown to MediaWiki.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about MediaWiki MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the MCP server configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it to your Git repository. Every team member using VS Code Copilot will automatically load the wiki tools.

Yes, if the credentials you configure have access. The agent uses `list_category_members` and `get_page_categories` to navigate restricted spaces according to your user permissions.

The agent runs `get_tokens` to fetch a write token before calling `edit_page`. This ensures all modifications conform to MediaWiki's standard API security protocols.

Yes. The `get_page_revisions` tool retrieves previous versions and metadata, allowing your agent to analyze how a document evolved over time.

Your session data and wiki edits are processed locally or within Vinkius's zero-trust MCP server environment. Your main credentials are never sent to external AI servers, ensuring your page content remains private.

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