How do I get a Sanity API token?

Log in to [**manage.sanity.io**](https://manage.sanity.io), select your project, go to **API** tab, and click **Generate API token**. Choose read/write permissions and copy the token immediately.

GROQ (Graph-Relational Object Queries) is Sanity's query language for fetching and transforming content. It's similar to GraphQL but designed specifically for document-based content. Use the `query_documents` tool to run custom GROQ queries.

Can I create new content types?

Yes! Use `create_document` with any _type value (e.g. "post", "product", "author"). The document will be created with that type. Schema validation is handled by your Sanity Studio configuration, not the API.

Can I search for documents by keyword?

Yes! Use `search_documents` with a search term. It will search across all document fields. Optionally filter by specific document types and set a result limit. For more complex searches, use `query_documents` with custom GROQ.

Sanity Alternative MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Sanity Alternative
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}

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About Sanity Alternative MCP Server

Connect your Sanity project to any AI agent and take full control of your content through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Sanity Alternative data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Content Queries — List, search and retrieve documents by type or run custom GROQ queries
Content Management — Create, update and delete documents with full schema support
Dataset Management — List existing datasets and create new ones for staging/development
Asset Management — Browse image assets and manage media library content
Team Management — List project members and audit access permissions

The Sanity Alternative MCP Server exposes 11 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 Sanity Alternative to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Sanity Alternative 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 Sanity Alternative

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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Sanity Alternative MCP Server

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

Sanity Alternative + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Sanity Alternative 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

Sanity Alternative MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect Sanity Alternative to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_dataset

Provide the dataset name (e.g. "staging", "development"). The dataset will be empty and ready for content. Dataset names must be lowercase alphanumeric. Create a new Sanity dataset

create_document

Requires a JSON object with _type and content fields. For example: {"_type": "post", "title": "Hello", "body": "World"}. Returns the created document with its generated ID. Create a new Sanity document

delete_document

Provide the document ID. WARNING: this action is irreversible. Delete a Sanity document

get_document

g. "drafts.abc123" or "abc123"). Returns the full document with all fields. Useful for inspecting individual content items. Get a specific Sanity document by ID

list_datasets

Datasets are isolated content collections within a project (e.g. "production", "staging", "development"). List all datasets in the Sanity project

list_documents

g. "post", "product", "author") from the configured dataset. Each document returns its _id, content fields and metadata. Use this to browse content collections. List documents of a specific type in Sanity

list_image_assets

Each asset includes its _id, original filename, dimensions and metadata. Optionally set a limit. Useful for managing media library content. List image assets in Sanity

list_users

Useful for auditing project access and team management. List project members in Sanity

query_documents

Requires a GROQ query string. Optionally provide params as JSON for parameterized queries. Returns query results as an array. Example query: "*[_type == 'post' && publishedAt > $date]{title, slug}" Run a GROQ query against Sanity

search_documents

Optionally filter by document types and set a result limit. Returns matching documents with their full content. Search documents in Sanity

update_document

Requires the document ID and a JSON object with the fields to set. For example: {"title": "Updated Title", "status": "published"}. Only provided fields will be modified. Update fields on a Sanity document

Example Prompts for Sanity Alternative in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all published blog posts in my Sanity project."

"Create a new draft post titled 'API Integration Guide' with status 'draft'."

"Run a GROQ query to find all products with price greater than 100."

Troubleshooting Sanity Alternative MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Sanity Alternative 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.

Sanity Alternative + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Sanity Alternative 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.