How do I find my Instance ZUID?

You can list all your accessible instances using the `list_zesty_instances` tool, or find it in your Zesty.io URL (it starts with `8-`).

Can I see all content items for a particular model?

Yes, use the `list_content_items` tool with the unique ZUID of the model (starts with `6-`) to retrieve all associated entries.

Is it possible to update content via the agent?

Absolutely. Use the `update_content_item` tool by providing the Model ZUID, the Item ZUID, and a JSON object containing the fields you wish to modify.

Zesty.io MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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  "mcpServers": {
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    }
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}

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About Zesty.io MCP Server

Connect your Zesty.io account to any AI agent to streamline your headless CMS operations. This MCP server enables your agent to interact with instances, content models, and data entries (items) directly from natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Zesty.io data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Instance Oversight — List all Zesty.io instances associated with your account and retrieve their metadata
Schema Management — List content models to understand your data structures and identify Model ZUIDs
Content Operations — List, retrieve, create, and update content items within specific models
Technical Auditing — Access instance settings and technical metadata for any of your properties
Workflow Automation — Delete content items and maintain your CMS hierarchy via natural language commands

The Zesty.io MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Zesty.io to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Zesty.io MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Zesty.io

Ask Copilot: "Using Zesty.io, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Zesty.io MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Zesty.io through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Zesty.io + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Zesty.io MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Zesty.io MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Zesty.io to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_content_item

Requires a JSON object with field values. Create a new content item

delete_content_item

Delete a content item

get_content_item

Get details for a specific content item

get_instance_settings

Get configuration settings for the instance

list_content_items

List content items for a specific model

list_content_models

Use this to identify Model ZUIDs. List all content models for the current instance

list_zesty_instances

List all Zesty.io instances associated with the account

update_content_item

Update an existing content item

Example Prompts for Zesty.io in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Zesty.io immediately.

"List all Zesty instances I have access to."

"Show me the content items for the 'Press Releases' model (ZUID: '6-ghi-987')."

"Update the title of content item '7-jkl-654' in model '6-ghi-987' to '2024 Product Roadmap'."

Troubleshooting Zesty.io MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Zesty.io to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Zesty.io + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Zesty.io MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.