How to Use the Nuclino MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we roll out the Nuclino integration to our team in VS Code Copilot?

You add the MCP Server configuration to your project's .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it to Git. When team members open the workspace in VS Code, Copilot automatically registers the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot read attachments from Nuclino?

Yes, Copilot uses the listfiles tool to fetch direct URL bindings for binary attachments. This allows the agent to point you to external diagrams or assets linked to your pages.

Q: How does the agent handle document edits?

The agent uses updateitem to overwrite or append markdown text to your pages. It applies these changes immediately to the live sync tree so everyone on your team sees them.

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Configure the Nuclino MCP Server globally for your team

This MCP Server exposes `get_item` and `list_items` directly inside your shared team workspace config. Every developer on the team gets instant access to your internal technical specs, architecture guides, and onboarding docs without manual setup. Copilot Chat uses these tools to inspect your live documentation during a coding session. It means new developers can ask questions about the codebase and get answers grounded in your team's actual wiki pages.

Search and map team workspaces during chat

Navigating massive documentation trees is easy when Copilot uses `list_teams` and `list_workspaces` to identify your root structural folders. It maps out the exact layout of your team's knowledge base before pulling content. Once mapped, the agent runs `list_collections` to trace how documents relate to each other. If a developer needs a specific page, `search_items` runs an indexed search to locate the correct file across the entire organization.

Document code changes automatically from the chat panel

Writing documentation becomes a background task when Copilot uses `create_item` to generate new wiki pages right from your chat prompt. You can ask it to document a newly built API and watch it publish the page instantly. To keep existing pages accurate, the agent calls `update_item` to insert updates or append changelogs. It can also run `list_users` to see who owns a document or `list_fields` to verify the tags applied to it.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Nuclino MCP in VS Code Copilot

You add the MCP Server configuration to your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it to Git. When team members open the workspace in VS Code, Copilot automatically registers the tools.

Yes, Copilot uses the `list_files` tool to fetch direct URL bindings for binary attachments. This allows the agent to point you to external diagrams or assets linked to your pages.

The server uses the API token you provide, meaning Copilot can only access the workspaces and teams returned by `list_teams` that your account has permission to view.

The agent uses `update_item` to overwrite or append markdown text to your pages. It applies these changes immediately to the live sync tree so everyone on your team sees them.

All API requests run through an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox that does not store any of your markdown payloads or team credentials. Your data moves strictly between your local VS Code client and the secure API endpoint.

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