How to Use the NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we configure the NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API) MCP Server for our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root. Commit it to Git so every team member using VS Code Copilot automatically gets access to the domain management tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot check domain availability using NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API)?

Yes. Copilot calls checkregisteravailability to see if a domain is open for registration. If it is, you can instruct the agent to register it immediately using registerdomain.

Q: How does the NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API) MCP Server handle DNS updates in VS Code Copilot?

The agent makes direct API calls via dnsaddrecord or dnsupdaterecord to modify your NameSilo zone file. It reads active records using dnslistrecords first to ensure accuracy.

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Edit team DNS records inside VS Code Copilot

The NameSilo DNS management system lets your team update zone files directly from the chat panel. Copilot runs `dns_add_record` and `dns_update_record` to configure records for staging and production environments. To avoid manual errors, developers can run `dns_list_records` to inspect current mappings. If an environment is decommissioned, the agent uses `dns_delete_record` to clean up stale hosts safely.

Automate domain registration using VS Code Copilot MCP

This MCP Server integrates NameSilo directly into your shared development workspace. Copilot checks if a domain is free with `check_register_availability` and buys it using `register_domain` instantly. To keep registrations organized, the agent uses `portfolio_add` to group assets by project. It also handles contact management using `contact_add` to apply correct corporate ownership profiles.

Track registrar balances and domain migrations

Financial and administrative tools let you monitor your NameSilo account directly from VS Code. The agent calls `get_account_balance` to ensure your pre-funded balance covers upcoming renewals. When migrating client assets, Copilot uses `transfer_domain` to initiate transfers. You can also run `renew_domain` to extend registrations on critical production assets before they expire.

Setup guide

Set up NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API) 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 NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API) 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 NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "namesilo-domain-registrar-developer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about NameSilo (Domain Registrar Developer API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root. Commit it to Git so every team member using VS Code Copilot automatically gets access to the domain management tools.

Yes. Copilot calls `check_register_availability` to see if a domain is open for registration. If it is, you can instruct the agent to register it immediately using `register_domain`.

The agent makes direct API calls via `dns_add_record` or `dns_update_record` to modify your NameSilo zone file. It reads active records using `dns_list_records` first to ensure accuracy.

Yes. Keep your actual API key in a local environment variable on each developer's machine rather than hardcoding it in `.vscode/mcp.json`. This keeps your credentials private and secure.

The server accesses your registered domains, DNS configurations, contact profiles, and registrar account balance. It only interacts with this data when you trigger one of the 18 tools.

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