How to Use the ZeroTier MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does ZeroTier work with VS Code Copilot?

By committing the MCP configuration to .vscode/mcp.json, your entire team gets access to networking tools that feed live data into their coding context.

Q: Can I check network status using ZeroTier and VS Code Copilot?

You can use getlocalstatus via the MCP Server to read the current local node state, which is critical for troubleshooting connectivity issues across the team.

Q: How do I list all managed ZeroTier networks using VS Code Copilot?

The agent runs listcentralnetworks directly inside your editor environment to pull a comprehensive list of available network IDs for deployment.

Q: Does the MCP Server require specific setup in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you must add the server details under mcpServers in .vscode/mcp.json and switch to Agent mode in Copilot Chat for access.

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Audit Member Lists and Peers

The team can run `list_central_network_members` to pull a full roster of members across any managed central network. This is great for auditing who has access. You also use `list_local_peers` to quickly check the exact peer list attached to the machine running the code.

Control Network Access via MCP Server

Team members can enforce connectivity using `join_local_network`. This ensures everyone's development environment connects to the correct virtual network. Similarly, if a node needs to be removed or disconnected, running `leave_local_network` handles that change automatically.

Define Central Network Rules

The team controls access using `update_controller_network`. This tool lets you create or modify the core configuration for a managed network. Alternatively, use `update_central_network_member` to ensure specific users have the correct authorization level.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ZeroTier MCP in VS Code Copilot

By committing the MCP configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json`, your entire team gets access to networking tools that feed live data into their coding context.

You can use `get_local_status` via the MCP Server to read the current local node state, which is critical for troubleshooting connectivity issues across the team.

The agent runs `list_central_networks` directly inside your editor environment to pull a comprehensive list of available network IDs for deployment.

Yes, you must add the server details under `mcpServers` in `.vscode/mcp.json` and switch to Agent mode in Copilot Chat for access.

The server manages network configuration details, including member authorization records, peer lists, and local node status information.

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