How do I find my Pinterest Access Token?

Go to the [**Pinterest App Console**](https://developers.pinterest.com/apps/), create an App, and generate a token with the necessary scopes (boards:read, pins:read, pins:write, etc.). Copy and paste it below.

Can the agent create new boards?

Yes. Use the `create_board` tool providing a name and optional description. Your agent will create the board and return its unique ID instantly.

Is it possible to pin from an image URL?

Yes. The `create_pin` tool requires a `media_source_url`. Your agent will use this URL to generate the pin on your target board.

Pinterest MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Pinterest MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire visual discovery ecosystem on Pinterest, the platform for inspiration and creative ideas. By connecting Pinterest to your agent, you transform board management and pinning into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly list your boards, audit your pin library, and create new content without you ever touching a dashboard. Whether you are a content curator or a brand marketer, your agent acts as a real-time creative assistant, ensuring your visual catalog is always organized and inspiration is captured.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Pinterest data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Board Auditing — List all boards in your account and retrieve detailed metadata, including descriptions and IDs.
Pin Management — Create new pins with titles, descriptions, and destination links directly through natural language.
Library Oversight — Query pins for any specific board to maintain a clear view of your visual categorization.
Governance Controls — Autonomously delete pins or boards that no longer fit your aesthetic or strategy.
Account Intelligence — Retrieve detailed user account information to maintain strict organizational control.

The Pinterest MCP Server exposes 9 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 Pinterest to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Pinterest 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 Pinterest

Ask Copilot: "Using Pinterest, help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Pinterest MCP Server

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

Pinterest + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Pinterest 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

Pinterest MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect Pinterest to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_board

Create a new board

create_pin

Create a new pin

delete_board

Delete a specific board

delete_pin

Delete a specific pin

get_board

Get details for a specific board

get_me

Get authenticated Pinterest user account info

get_pin

Get details for a specific pin

list_boards

List all boards for the authenticated user

list_pins

Optional: filter by board ID. List pins. Optional: filter by board ID

Example Prompts for Pinterest in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all my Pinterest boards."

"Create a new pin in 'Travel Goals' titled 'Summer in Italy'."

"Show me the pins in my 'Home Decor' board."

Troubleshooting Pinterest MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Pinterest 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.

Pinterest + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Pinterest 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.