Can my AI agent write complex GROQ queries for me?

Yes. If you know what data you want but aren't totally familiar with GROQ syntax, you can simply ask your agent: 'Write and execute a GROQ query to find all author documents where the name starts with John and return just their ID and bio.' The agent will draft the query, execute it via the `run_groq_query` tool, and return the filtered JSON.

How do I perform a bulk update on my documents?

You can ask your agent to first fetch the documents (e.g., 'List all posts missing a category'), calculate the changes needed, and then use the `run_raw_mutation` tool or `patch_cms_document` iteratively to apply the updates. This acts as a conversational migration script, updating dozens of documents safely and quickly.

Can the agent check if media assets are missing from my posts?

Yes. The agent can use the document querying tools combined with `list_media_assets` to analyze your content. For instance, you can ask it to generate a report of all products that do not have an associated image reference, giving you an exact list of items to fix in the Studio.

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

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

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About Sanity MCP Server

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

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Sanity 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

GROQ Queries — Execute powerful Graph-Relational Object Queries to fetch exactly the content you need
Document Management — Create, read, update, patch, and delete documents of any schema type
Schema Insights — List unique schema types and count entity nodes dynamically
Media Assets — Browse and manage images and file assets uploaded to your project
Bulk Operations — Run raw Sanity mutations for complex, multi-document transactions

The Sanity 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 Sanity to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Sanity 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

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Sanity MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Sanity 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 + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Sanity 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 MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

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

count_entity_nodes

Counts the number of documents of a specific type

create_cms_document

Specify the type and provide attributes as a JSON object. Creates a new document in the CMS

get_document_details

Retrieves full details for a specific document by ID

list_media_assets

Lists all image and file assets uploaded to Sanity

list_typed_documents

g., "post", "author"). Lists all documents of a specific type

list_unique_schema_types

Retrieves a list of all unique document types present in the dataset

patch_cms_document

Provide a JSON object of fields to set. Updates specific fields of an existing document

run_groq_query

Executes a GROQ (Graph-Relational Object Queries) query

run_raw_mutation

Provide a JSON array of mutation objects. Executes a raw Sanity mutation

wipe_cms_document

This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a document from the CMS

Example Prompts for Sanity in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all unique schema types in my dataset."

"Write a GROQ query to find the 3 most recently updated authors."

"Update the post with ID 'drafts.1234' and set its published state to true."

Troubleshooting Sanity MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Sanity 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 + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Sanity 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.