Can I run custom SOQL queries?

Yes! The `soql_query` tool accepts any valid SOQL string. Example: SELECT Id, Name, Amount FROM Opportunity WHERE StageName = 'Closed Won' LIMIT 20.

Can I create records in any object?

Yes! Use `create_record` with the SObject type (Account, Contact, Lead, etc.) and a JSON string of fields.

How do I search across all Salesforce data?

Use `global_search` with your search text. It uses SOSL to find matches across Accounts, Contacts, Leads, and all other objects simultaneously.

Salesforce MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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About Salesforce MCP Server

Connect your Salesforce CRM to any AI agent and manage your entire sales pipeline through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Salesforce data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

SOQL Queries — Execute any SOQL query to retrieve data across all objects
Account Management — List, view, create, and update accounts
Contact & Lead Management — Browse contacts, search across all objects
Opportunity Tracking — Monitor pipeline, create and update deals
Reports — List and execute Salesforce reports
Full CRUD — Create, read, update, and delete any SObject type
Global Search — Full-text search across all Salesforce data

The Salesforce MCP Server exposes 12 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 Salesforce to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Salesforce 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 Salesforce

Ask Copilot: "Using Salesforce, help me..." — 12 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Salesforce MCP Server

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

Salesforce + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Salesforce 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

Salesforce MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (12)

These 12 tools become available when you connect Salesforce to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_record

Provide JSON fields as a string. Create a new Salesforce record

delete_record

This action is irreversible. Delete a Salesforce record

describe_object

Useful for understanding data structure. Get metadata about a Salesforce object

get_record

Specify the SObject type (Account, Contact, Opportunity, Case, Lead) and the record ID. Get a specific Salesforce record by type and ID

global_search

Returns matches across Accounts, Contacts, Leads, and other objects simultaneously. Search across all Salesforce objects

list_accounts

List Salesforce accounts

list_contacts

List Salesforce contacts

list_opportunities

List sales opportunities

list_reports

List available Salesforce reports

run_report

Use list_reports first to find the report ID. Execute a Salesforce report and get results

soql_query

Example: SELECT Id, Name FROM Account WHERE Industry = 'Technology' LIMIT 10 Execute a SOQL query against Salesforce

update_record

Provide the SObject type, ID, and JSON fields to update. Update an existing Salesforce record

Example Prompts for Salesforce in VS Code Copilot

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

"Show me all open opportunities worth over $50,000."

"Create a new lead for John Smith from TechCo, email john@techco.com."

"Run the Monthly Sales Report."

Troubleshooting Salesforce MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Salesforce 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.

Salesforce + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Salesforce 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.