How to Use the TeleSign MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: What phone data types are available via TeleSign on VS Code Copilot?

You can check the basic type (getphonetype) and the unique ID of any number. This information helps your team determine the correct verification method to use in the code.

Q: Can I monitor TeleSign API connection status with VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can run checktelesignstatus at startup. Having this check integrated into your team's setup ensures that deployment fails fast if the service is unreachable.

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Implement Universal Phone Validation

Make sure every developer uses the same validation logic. The Copilot Chat agent can call `get_phone_id` and `score_phone` to check a number's validity and risk score before commit time. This standardizes security across your entire codebase, making it harder for individual developers to miss critical checks.

Standardize Multi-Factor Authentication

The MCP Server gives the whole team access to various auth methods. You can write functions that use `send_sms` or `send_push_verification`, ensuring everyone uses the same, tested flow. If a developer needs voice confirmation, they just call `send_voice_verification`; it's consistent across all files.

Build Reliable Verification Pipelines

Need to check if an account is already verified? Use the `check_verification` tool. The entire team can access this single source of truth via the MCP Server. It's reliable: you confirm status checks, deactivation statuses (`check_deactivation`), and more, without needing custom integrations for every developer.

Setup guide

Set up TeleSign MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the TeleSign MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the TeleSign tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent TeleSign transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about TeleSign MCP in VS Code Copilot

The MCP Server lets the agent automatically suggest code that calls tools like `score_phone`. This means developers get instant, context-aware suggestions for identity verification right in their editor.

You can check the basic type (`get_phone_type`) and the unique ID of any number. This information helps your team determine the correct verification method to use in the code.

Yes, you can run `check_telesign_status` at startup. Having this check integrated into your team's setup ensures that deployment fails fast if the service is unreachable.

It does. You can build code blocks that attempt multiple methods—like SMS, then Push—and fall back gracefully using the tools provided by the MCP Server.

The server touches communication messaging and verification status data. Because this is team-wide, make sure your organization's policies govern how temporary phone numbers are logged and retained.

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