How long does video rendering take?

The `create_avatar_video` command submits the job instantly. Rendering typically takes 2–10 minutes depending on length. Use `get_video_details` to check progress and retrieve the final URL.

Can I use my custom avatars?

Yes. The `list_avatars` tool returns both stock and custom avatars tied to your account. You can use any avatar ID when creating videos.

Which Synthesia plan is required?

API access requires a Creator or Enterprise plan. Free and Starter plans do not include API keys. Check the Integrations tab in your Synthesia dashboard to verify eligibility.

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

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

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About Synthesia MCP Server

Bring the full power of synthetic enterprise video generation directly into your conversational environment with the Synthesia MCP connector. By granting your LLM authorized operational access to the Synthesia API matrix, you transform your assistant into a virtual studio director. Programmatically retrieve active templates, inspect available voice models, spawn new avatar streams from zero, or dub existing media seamlessly without navigating away from your terminal interface.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Synthesia 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

Virtual Directing — Instantiate real-time video renderings using create_avatar_video, mapping structural inputs to specific avatar matrices found via list_avatars.
Template Automation — Process repetitive layouts logically calling create_video_from_template, assigning JSON payloads seamlessly over defined blueprints.
Studio Lifecycle Management — Query active rendering progress cleanly with get_video_details and prune discarded tracks strictly invoking delete_video.
Localization & Dubbing — Effortlessly pull native voice ranges (list_voices) and trigger AI localized dubbing routines targeting existing records utilizing dub_video.

The Synthesia 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 Synthesia to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Synthesia 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 Synthesia

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Synthesia MCP Server

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

Synthesia + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Synthesia 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

Synthesia MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

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

create_avatar_video

Returns a video ID. Creates an AI avatar video from a script

create_video_from_template

Returns a video ID. Creates a video using a pre-defined Synthesia template

delete_video

This action is irreversible. Permanently deletes a Synthesia video

dub_video

Dubs an existing video into another language

get_template_details

Retrieves details for a specific template

get_video_details

Retrieves status and details for a specific video

list_avatars

Lists all available AI avatars

list_templates

Lists available video templates

list_videos

Lists all videos in the account

list_voices

Lists available AI voices

Example Prompts for Synthesia in VS Code Copilot

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

"Give me a list of internal AI video templates, select one related to 'customer support', and execute a creation pass using proper test inputs."

"List the available AI avatars, focusing on professional corporate styles."

"Check the status of my recent video task 'vid-9920'."

Troubleshooting Synthesia MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Synthesia 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.

Synthesia + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Synthesia 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.