How to Use the Unkey API Management MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I list all keys using Unkey API Management and VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You use listapikeys to generate a comprehensive report of every key tied to an API ID. This documentation lives right in your project's configuration.

Q: Does Unkey API Management support checking key validity with VS Code Copilot?

Of course. You use verifyapikey to check if a key is active and valid, feeding the result directly into your team's discussion or code comments.

Q: How do I manage APIs using Unkey API Management in VS Code Copilot?

You start by listing all available endpoints with listapis. Then, you can use tools like getapidetails or createapikey, maintaining a single source of truth for the whole engineering team.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Unkey API Management to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Centralized Key Control

Team consistency starts here. Using `create_api_key` ensures every developer uses a freshly provisioned key, which you commit to the shared `.vscode/mcp.json`. This guarantees everyone has access. When an API credential expires or changes, simply call `update_api_key` and push the change via Git. The whole team gets the fix automatically.

API Visibility and Auditing

Knowing what you're using is half the battle. The `list_apis` tool gives a clear, documented list of all APIs in your project scope. You can check specific credentials with `get_api_details` before anyone starts coding. For security reviews, running `get_verification_analytics` provides concrete usage metrics that IT needs to see.

Manage Credentials Securely

Security protocols demand quick responses. The `revoke_api_key` tool lets you instantly disable a key if an employee leaves or an API is misused—a single command, zero fuss. Need to check if a specific key still works? Use `verify_api_key`. It runs the validation right there in the chat output for team review.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Unkey API Management MCP in VS Code Copilot

It allows you to commit the MCP configuration, making your tooling part of the repo. All developers get access automatically when they clone the project, ensuring standardized API management.

Yes. You use `list_api_keys` to generate a comprehensive report of every key tied to an API ID. This documentation lives right in your project's configuration.

The server handles and verifies user API keys, touching credential identifiers and usage analytics. It provides the necessary controls to manage access without exposing proprietary team source code.

Of course. You use `verify_api_key` to check if a key is active and valid, feeding the result directly into your team's discussion or code comments.

You start by listing all available endpoints with `list_apis`. Then, you can use tools like `get_api_details` or `create_api_key`, maintaining a single source of truth for the whole engineering team.

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