How do I get a Namecheap API key?

Log in to [**Namecheap**](https://www.namecheap.com), go to **Profile > Tools & Services > Business & Developer Tools > API Access**, enable API access and your API key will be displayed. Also whitelist your IP address for security.

Can I check if a domain is available?

Yes! Use check_domain_availability with the domain name you want to check. Returns availability status, premium status and pricing information.

Namecheap MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Namecheap MCP Server

Connect to Namecheap and manage your domain portfolio through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Namecheap data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Domain List — View all your registered domains with expiration dates and lock status
Domain Info — Get detailed registration and WHOIS info for any domain
DNS Management — View and update DNS records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS)
Nameservers — Check current nameserver configuration
SSL Certificates — Browse and inspect your SSL certificates
Account Balance — Check your available account balance
Domain Availability — Check if a domain name is available for registration

The Namecheap MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Namecheap to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Namecheap MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Namecheap

Ask Copilot: "Using Namecheap, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Namecheap MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Namecheap through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Namecheap + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Namecheap MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Namecheap MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Namecheap to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

check_domain_availability

Returns whether the domain is available, premium status and pricing info. Check if a domain name is available for registration

get_balance

Returns the available balance in USD. Get your Namecheap account balance

get_dns_hosts

) for a specific domain. Returns host names, record types, values, TTL and MX preferences. Requires the domain's SLD and TLD (e.g. SLD="example", TLD="com"). Get DNS records for a domain

get_dns_servers

Returns the list of DNS servers handling queries for the domain. Get nameservers for a domain

get_domain_info

Get detailed info for a specific domain

get_domain_ns_info

Get nameserver info for a domain

get_domains

Returns domain names, IDs, creation dates, expiration dates, lock status and expiry status. Supports pagination and search filtering. List your Namecheap domains

get_ssl_certs

Returns certificate names, types, expiration dates and activation status. List your SSL certificates

get_ssl_info

Get detailed info for an SSL certificate

set_dns_hosts

Requires the domain name and a JSON array of DNS records with name, type, address and optional TTL/MXPref. This replaces ALL existing records, so include all records you want to keep. Record types: A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT, NS, URL, URL301, FRAME. Set DNS records for a domain

Example Prompts for Namecheap in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Namecheap immediately.

"List all my domains."

"Show me the DNS records for example.com."

"Is 'myawesomeapp.com' available?"

Troubleshooting Namecheap MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Namecheap to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Namecheap + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Namecheap MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.