How do I find my PhantomBuster API Key?

In your PhantomBuster account, click on your name in the top right, go to **Org settings** or **Workspace settings**, and look for the **API Key** section.

Can I provide arguments when launching a Phantom?

Yes! The `launch_phantom` action accepts an optional `argument` field where you can provide a JSON string of parameters to override the default Phantom configuration.

How do I see the data extracted by a Phantom?

Use the `get_phantom_output` tool with the specific agent ID. It will return the results of the last successful execution of that Phantom.

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

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

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About PhantomBuster MCP Server

Connect your PhantomBuster account to any AI agent and take full control of your lead generation and web automation workflows through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings PhantomBuster 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

Agent Oversight — List all your Phantoms and workflows to maintain visibility over your automation suite.
Automation Control — Launch and abort Phantoms directly through the agent, including support for custom arguments.
Result Retrieval — Fetch the latest outputs and data extracted by your Phantoms for immediate analysis.
Configuration Auditing — Review the setup and arguments of any Phantom to verify your automation logic.
Usage Monitoring — Get account settings and usage info to track your available execution time.

The PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the PhantomBuster MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with PhantomBuster 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

PhantomBuster + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the PhantomBuster 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

PhantomBuster MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

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

abort_phantom

Stop a running Phantom

get_phantom

Get details for a specific Phantom

get_phantom_output

Get output/results from a Phantom

get_phantom_setup

Get configuration arguments for a Phantom

get_phantombuster_account

Get account settings and usage info

get_workflow

Get details for a specific workflow

launch_phantom

Start a Phantom execution

list_containers

List all Phantom containers

list_phantoms

List all Phantom agents

list_workflows

List all automation workflows

Example Prompts for PhantomBuster in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all Phantoms in my account and show their current status."

"Launch the 'LinkedIn Search Export' Phantom with ID '12345'."

"Show me the extracted data from the last run of Phantom 12345."

Troubleshooting PhantomBuster MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting PhantomBuster 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.

PhantomBuster + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating PhantomBuster 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.