How to Use the WhoisXML MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How is WhoisXML configured for Copilot in VS Code?

You configure it by creating or updating the .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root. This commits the server definition to Git, guaranteeing every team member has access when they open the repo.

Q: Can WhoisXML verify emails across the team with Copilot?

Yes. You can use verifyemail to ensure that all code written by any developer validates email addresses against real-world existence checks before merging.

Q: Does WhoisXML support IP lookups for enterprise projects using Copilot?

Absolutely. The team can use getipgeolocation to standardize location data gathering. This is particularly helpful for compliance or regional feature rollouts across the organization.

Standardize domain checks and IP lookups across the team using WhoisXML with VS Code Copilot's MCP Server config.

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Team Domain Availability Checks

Need to confirm a new domain name? The `check_domain_availability` tool lets every developer on the team check registration status automatically. This is configured via `.vscode/mcp.json`, ensuring consistency across the whole repo. It standardizes how your team handles resource checking, making it part of the shared development process.

Centralized WHOIS Data Retrieval

The `get_whois_record` tool pulls parsed and raw WHOIS data for any domain. By committing this to your project's config, every developer has immediate access to deep domain intelligence. This makes onboarding new team members simple; they just clone the repo and get all the required MCP Server tools automatically.

Standardized IP Geolocation Lookups

Use `get_ip_geolocation` to ensure every developer can check an IP address's location without leaving VS Code. This keeps your enterprise workflow consistent and avoids relying on manual lookups. It’s a critical tool for maintaining data integrity across geographically distributed features.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about WhoisXML MCP in VS Code Copilot

You configure it by creating or updating the `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project root. This commits the server definition to Git, guaranteeing every team member has access when they open the repo.

It provides everything from checking basic availability using `check_domain_availability` to pulling deep, raw data via `get_whois_record`. The team has visibility into the full lifecycle of a domain.

Yes. You can use `verify_email` to ensure that all code written by any developer validates email addresses against real-world existence checks before merging.

Absolutely. The team can use `get_ip_geolocation` to standardize location data gathering. This is particularly helpful for compliance or regional feature rollouts across the organization.

The server touches Domain/IP/Email data. By managing this through a committed MCP Server definition, you ensure that all team members use consistent and authorized methods for accessing sensitive context.

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