How to Use the TYPO3 CMS MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I use VS Code Copilot to create a new record in TYPO3 CMS?

You tell Copilot to execute createcmsentity. It asks for the entity name and JSON data, then executes the action within your development context.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot delete records from TYPO3 CMS?

Yes. Use deletecmsentity to permanently remove a record. Since this is irreversible, ensure all team members understand the impact before running it.

Q: What query parameters can VS Code Copilot use when listing records in TYPO3 CMS?

You use listbackendrecords. The tool accepts an entity name and optional query parameters, letting you filter results right from the team IDE setup.

Q: If my team uses VS Code Copilot for a project involving TYPO3 CMS, how do we ensure everyone has access?

You commit the .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository. This ensures that every developer pulls the shared tool configuration automatically.

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Need to make changes? Use `update_cms_entity` to modify fields on existing TYPO3 records. You provide the entity name, record ID, and a JSON object detailing the updates. Want to build content from scratch? Call `create_cms_entity` to generate new Extbase entities or core content elements.

View Site Data with VS Code Copilot

To audit site structure, run `get_navigation_tree`. This retrieves the full menu map. For viewing all entries of a type, use `list_backend_records`, supplying an entity name and parameters. If you only need to check one item, `get_single_record` handles that retrieval quickly.

Understand CMS Configuration

Running a new feature? Start by calling `get_initial_boot` to get the global configuration and root page schema. This gives your team context for development. TypoScript settings are listed using `list_typoscript_globals`, making it easy to audit constants across the whole project.

Setup guide

Set up TYPO3 CMS 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 TYPO3 CMS 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 TYPO3 CMS tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent TYPO3 CMS transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "typo3-cms-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TYPO3 CMS MCP in VS Code Copilot

You tell Copilot to execute `create_cms_entity`. It asks for the entity name and JSON data, then executes the action within your development context.

Yes. Use `delete_cms_entity` to permanently remove a record. Since this is irreversible, ensure all team members understand the impact before running it.

You use `list_backend_records`. The tool accepts an entity name and optional query parameters, letting you filter results right from the team IDE setup.

The server works with TYPO3 CMS content records and Extbase entities. All operations involve structured content and configuration settings.

You commit the `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repository. This ensures that every developer pulls the shared tool configuration automatically.

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