How to Use the Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share Miniflux (RSS Reader) with my team in VS Code Copilot?

Look, all you need to do is commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository root. Any team member using VS Code Copilot will automatically have access to the RSS tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot automatically refresh my Miniflux (RSS Reader) feeds?

Yes. The agent can run refreshallfeeds or refreshcategory to fetch the latest updates whenever you ask for a status report.

Q: Can I run admin tasks like creating users from VS Code Copilot?

Yes, if your API key has admin rights, the agent can use createuser and deleteuser directly from the chat.

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Team-wide feed sharing using this MCP Server

Your VS Code Copilot client uses `list_feeds` and `list_entries` to keep your entire engineering team aligned on industry standards. By committing the server configuration to your repository, every developer gets instant access to your team's curated feeds. No one has to manually manage subscriptions. The agent pulls the latest security advisories and framework updates directly into the VS Code chat interface.

Tracking security advisories with an MCP Server

This MCP Server uses `fetch_entry_content` to let Copilot scan release notes for critical security issues. You can ask the agent if any of your dependencies have active vulnerabilities reported in your feeds. The agent checks the raw text and flags matches. It uses `toggle_entry_bookmark` to star important alerts so you can review them later.

Managing feed subscriptions from the editor

Your VS Code Copilot agent uses `create_feed` and `delete_feed` to manage your team's RSS subscriptions directly from the terminal or chat. You do not need to open a browser window to add a new engineering blog. If you have a curated list of feeds, the agent imports it using `import_opml`. It keeps everything organized by running `create_category` on demand.

Setup guide

Set up Miniflux (RSS Reader) 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 Miniflux (RSS Reader) 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 Miniflux (RSS Reader) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Miniflux (RSS Reader) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Miniflux (RSS Reader) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Look, all you need to do is commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repository root. Any team member using VS Code Copilot will automatically have access to the RSS tools.

Yes. The agent can run `refresh_all_feeds` or `refresh_category` to fetch the latest updates whenever you ask for a status report.

Yes, as long as your VS Code client or the Vinkius MCP proxy can reach your Miniflux API endpoint, it will work perfectly.

Yes, if your API key has admin rights, the agent can use `create_user` and `delete_user` directly from the chat.

The MCP server only processes RSS subscription data and raw article text. Your API tokens are managed via VS Code's user configuration or secure Vinkius environment variables.

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