How to Use the Texter MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Copilot Chat help with Texter messaging?

It lets team members send messages by invoking sendtextermessage directly in their chat, keeping all communication records centralized and auditable.

Q: What kind of chat data is available through the MCP Server?

You can retrieve message lists via listtextermessages, get current status with gettexterchatdetails, or see all active conversation IDs using listtexterchats.

Q: If we need to manage SMS drip campaigns, which tools should Copilot Chat use?

You'll use both sendtextermessage for standard texts and sendtextertemplate if you're sending branded WhatsApp or Messenger drips.

Q: Can this MCP Server help me manage my SMS drip campaigns in an enterprise setting?

Yes. Because the configuration is committed to .vscode/mcp.json, every developer uses the same, validated access to run these campaigns.

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Managing message sending for the entire team

`send_texter_message` allows every developer on your team to trigger an SMS drip campaign from within their standard IDE setup. The MCP Server handles authentication, so it's consistent across all project members. You can also use `list_texter_messages` to review the full message history before confirming a send.

Tracking and organizing conversations via Copilot Chat

The team configures chat organization using tools like `add_label_to_texter_chat`. This means every new hire or developer automatically has access to the same labeling standards. You can list all chats with `list_texter_chats` and then pull specific details for review using `get_texter_chat_details`.

Listing system information across projects

The team needs to know what departments exist? Use `list_texter_departments`. Need to see available chat channels? Run `list_texter_channels`. These tools provide foundational data for any communication script. `list_texter_labels` helps standardize how teams categorize chats across the board.

Setup guide

Set up Texter 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 Texter 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 Texter tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Texter transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Texter MCP in VS Code Copilot

It lets team members send messages by invoking `send_texter_message` directly in their chat, keeping all communication records centralized and auditable.

You can retrieve message lists via `list_texter_messages`, get current status with `get_texter_chat_details`, or see all active conversation IDs using `list_texter_chats`.

You'll use both `send_texter_message` for standard texts and `send_texter_template` if you're sending branded WhatsApp or Messenger drips.

Yes. Because the configuration is committed to `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer uses the same, validated access to run these campaigns.

It handles chat metadata (chat IDs), user labels, and message content.

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