How to Use the Namecheap MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot search for new Namecheap domains?

Yes. Developers can use checkdomainavailability to verify if a domain is open for registration and check its current pricing.

Q: How do I view my Namecheap nameservers in VS Code Copilot?

Ask the chat to run getdnsservers for your specific domain. It returns the active list of nameservers handling queries for that domain.

Manage your team's Namecheap DNS records and SSL certificates directly within VS Code Copilot.

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Connect Namecheap MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Namecheap to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Audit team-wide DNS configurations

The `get_dns_hosts` tool lets your engineering team read live Namecheap DNS configurations directly inside VS Code. When a developer needs to verify a TXT record for domain validation, they ask Copilot. If an update is required, your agent uses `set_dns_hosts` to write the new records via the MCP Server. Since this command replaces the entire zone, Copilot pulls the existing list first, adds the new entry, and pushes the complete array back.

Inspect infrastructure state

Use `get_domains` to pull your organization's entire Namecheap portfolio into your chat window. Copilot reads the IDs, creation dates, and lock statuses to help you audit your infrastructure. You can drill down into specific routing setups using `get_domain_info` and `get_domain_ns_info`. This gives your AI client the exact nameserver configuration, letting you debug routing issues without switching to a browser.

Track SSL and account balances

The `get_ssl_certs` tool returns the expiration dates and types of every certificate in your account. You ask the server for a summary, and it flags anything expiring soon. Your team can also run `get_balance` to check the available USD in the corporate account before triggering automated renewals. You keep tabs on both security and budget from the IDE.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Namecheap MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to your repository's .vscode/mcp.json file. Any developer opening the project will automatically get access to the tools.

Yes. Developers can use `check_domain_availability` to verify if a domain is open for registration and check its current pricing.

The tool replaces all existing records. Copilot is instructed to fetch the current state first, but you should always review the JSON payload before approving the execution.

Ask the chat to run `get_dns_servers` for your specific domain. It returns the active list of nameservers handling queries for that domain.

Yes. The integration only touches domain registries, DNS host records, SSL details, and account balances. VS Code Copilot executes the server locally, meaning your team's API keys remain securely on your own hardware.

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