Can my AI agent create new pages from specific templates?

Yes. Ask the agent to list your content templates to find the ID of the template you want (e.g., 'Article' or 'Landing Page'). Then, provide the parent path where you want the new items to exist. Your agent will call the Sitecore API to instantly generate the new items based on those schemas without requiring you to open the Content Editor.

How can I bulk update metadata for outdated pages?

First, ask your agent to search for the specific path or keyword to get all related page IDs. Then, command the agent to update each item by passing a JSON with the new fields (like updating SEO descriptions or valid dates). The AI parses your instruction and dynamically executes the updates directly into Sitecore.

Is it possible to check whether an item is published or still in Draft mode?

Absolutely. You can request the agent to get the workflow state of any given item path. The agent will respond with the current state (e.g., Draft, Awaiting Approval, or Published), making it easy to track content pipelines.

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

Name: Sitecore
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot/chat/mcp-servers

Built by Vinkius GDPR 9 Tools IDE

GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

Get MCP Server for AI Agents

ASK AI ABOUT THIS MCP SERVER

Open in ChatGPT Open in Claude Open in Perplexity

Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.

RecommendedModern Approach — Zero Configuration

Vinkius Desktop App

The modern way to manage MCP Servers — no config files, no terminal commands. Install Sitecore and 2,500+ MCP Servers from a single visual interface.

Download Free Open SourceNo signup required

Classic Setup·json

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

Fully ManagedVinkius Servers

60%Token savings

High SecurityEnterprise-grade

IAMAccess control

EU AI ActCompliant

DLPData protection

V8 IsolateSandboxed

Ed25519Audit chain

<40msKill switch

Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

About Sitecore MCP Server

Connect your Sitecore instance to any AI agent and take full control of your enterprise CMS through natural conversation. Execute headless content operations without navigating the complex Sitecore Content Editor.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Sitecore 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

Item Management — Retrieve, create, update, and delete Sitecore items using their path or unique ID
Content Search — Search deeply across your content tree using keywords, templates, and dates
Site navigation — List item children to traverse the content tree hierarchy natively
Templates & Layouts — List available templates and retrieve presentation/layout details (renderings and placeholders) for specific pages
Workflows — Check the current workflow state of any item (e.g., Draft, Review, Published)

The Sitecore 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 Sitecore to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Sitecore 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 Sitecore

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Sitecore MCP Server

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

Sitecore + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Sitecore 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

Sitecore MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (9)

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

create_content_item

Requires parent ID, item name, and template ID. Creates a new item in the Sitecore content tree

delete_content_item

This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Sitecore item

get_item_details

Retrieves details for a specific Sitecore item

get_item_layout

Retrieves the layout or presentation details for an item

get_workflow_state

Retrieves the current workflow state of an item

list_content_templates

g., "Page", "Article") are available for creating new items. Lists available content templates

list_item_children

Lists the immediate children of a specific item

search_content

Useful for broad discovery across the CMS. Searches for content items in Sitecore

update_content_item

Provide a JSON string of field name/value pairs. Updates the fields of an existing Sitecore item

Example Prompts for Sitecore in VS Code Copilot

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

"Can you check the workflow state for the `/sitecore/content/Home/AboutUs` item?"

"List the immediate children under `/sitecore/content/Home/Products`."

"Create a new item named 'SpringCampaign' using template `5F22...` under parent ID `3D66...`."

Troubleshooting Sitecore MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Sitecore 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.

Sitecore + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Sitecore 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.