How to Use the Umbraco MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I set up Umbraco access for the whole team in VS Code Copilot?

You add the MCP Server configuration to the shared .vscode/mcp.json file, ensuring every developer on the engineering team has automatic tool access.

Q: Can I get draft content from Umbraco using VS Code Copilot?

Yes. Use getmanagementdocument to retrieve specific documents directly from the Umbraco Management API, perfect for reviewing drafts before publication.

Q: If a developer needs to verify an existing Umbraco document via VS Code Copilot, what should they use?

Use getdeliverycontentbyid. Providing the GUID gives you immediate access to that content item without needing any other path information.

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Team Content Management via MCP Server

Via the `create_cms_document` tool, your entire engineering team can manage new Umbraco content records without needing to log into the CMS. The necessary JSON data is passed securely through the shared repository. The `update_cms_document` function lets developers fix or modify existing fields using only a document ID and the required updates—a huge time-saver for large teams.

Retrieving Umbraco Content in VS Code Copilot

When building components, use `get_delivery_content_by_path` to pull content based on its URL. This guarantees the code uses the exact published data that users see. For robust development cycles, `list_delivery_content` supports pagination (`take`/`skip`), letting your team process huge amounts of Umbraco content systematically.

Discovering All Umbraco Schemas

Need to know what kinds of documents exist? The `list_document_types` tool shows every schema defined in Umbraco, helping the team write code that handles all potential content structures. Furthermore, `query_delivery_content` allows you to filter by specific types (like 'article' or 'landingPage'), making sure your components only deal with relevant data.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Umbraco MCP in VS Code Copilot

You add the MCP Server configuration to the shared `.vscode/mcp.json` file, ensuring every developer on the engineering team has automatic tool access.

Yes. Use `get_management_document` to retrieve specific documents directly from the Umbraco Management API, perfect for reviewing drafts before publication.

It handles core CMS document records, media assets, and structured delivery content across the whole system.

Use `get_delivery_content_by_id`. Providing the GUID gives you immediate access to that content item without needing any other path information.

The server accesses document and media asset metadata. We recommend your team restrict tool use only to the specific content types required for the current feature build.

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