How to Use the Wati MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I check Wati connectivity using VS Code Copilot?

You ask the agent to run checkwatistatus. This command verifies your connection health, ensuring that all team members are working with live data before deployment.

Q: Can I list available tags with Wati in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, use listtags to pull all relevant categories for your contacts. Your team can then write code that filters messages or contacts based on these predefined tags.

Q: Does the MCP Server need special setup for Wati and VS Code Copilot?

The configuration is managed via .vscode/mcp.json in your project root, which means every developer on the team gets the tools automatically upon cloning the repo.

Q: Which tools let me send messages with Wati and VS Code Copilot?

You have three main options: sendtemplatemessage for structured updates, sendsessionmessage for replies, or sendmediamessage when attachments are necessary.

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Team-wide configuration is simple. You commit `.vscode/mcp.json` to the repo, making `add_contact`, `get_contact`, and `update_contact` available to every developer automatically. This ensures that everyone on the team uses the same, up-to-date contact definitions when generating code.

Build Team Broadcast Logic

When a team needs to send out information, they use `list_broadcasts` and related tools. Copilot Chat can generate functions that handle the entire process, from listing recipients to sending messages. This structured approach helps manage complex workflows for communication at scale.

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The `list_messages` tool provides visibility into chat history. Your team can write code that fetches and aggregates this data, allowing them to build reporting features or debugging tools. This is critical for large engineering teams managing mission-critical communication pipelines.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Wati MCP in VS Code Copilot

You ask the agent to run `check_wati_status`. This command verifies your connection health, ensuring that all team members are working with live data before deployment.

This server touches communication and relationship data. Specifically, it requires managing contact attributes, message payloads, and template definitions within the codebase.

Yes, use `list_tags` to pull all relevant categories for your contacts. Your team can then write code that filters messages or contacts based on these predefined tags.

The configuration is managed via `.vscode/mcp.json` in your project root, which means every developer on the team gets the tools automatically upon cloning the repo.

You have three main options: `send_template_message` for structured updates, `send_session_message` for replies, or `send_media_message` when attachments are necessary.

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