How to Use the Zoho Notebook MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Copilot access my notes using Zoho Notebook and VS Code Copilot?

Your agent calls listnotebooks to get IDs, then uses those IDs with tools like getnotecard. The resulting data is passed directly into the chat context for you to use.

Q: If I modify a note, how does VS Code Copilot ensure Zoho Notebook updates correctly?

You trigger the change using updatenotecard or deletenotecard. Because these calls are managed by the MCP Server, the source of truth (Zoho Notebook) is updated instantly.

Team knowledge base integration. Your Copilot chat accesses Zoho Notebook via the MCP Server.

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Accessing project context with the MCP Server

Your agent uses `list_notebooks` to pull all available notebook IDs, allowing developers across the team to reference a common source of truth. This information is then available in Copilot Chat for immediate use. You can get specific data points by calling `get_notecard`. The result injects live context into the chat, helping write code that references real-world knowledge.

Creating structured documentation drafts

When you need to draft a new section of project notes, your agent uses `create_notebook` and `create_notecard`. These tools generate the necessary IDs and initial content that can be immediately incorporated into code comments or docstrings. It's ideal for team collaboration because everyone sees the same source of truth being updated.

Updating records across the engineering team

The `search_notecards` tool lets your agent find relevant notes using keywords and a specific notebook ID. This is critical for finding context when debugging or writing integration tests. Furthermore, if documentation changes, calling `update_notecard` ensures that the record reflects the latest version across all team members.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Zoho Notebook MCP in VS Code Copilot

Your agent calls `list_notebooks` to get IDs, then uses those IDs with tools like `get_notecard`. The resulting data is passed directly into the chat context for you to use.

You trigger the change using `update_notecard` or `delete_notecard`. Because these calls are managed by the MCP Server, the source of truth (Zoho Notebook) is updated instantly.

It manages structured documentation: notebooks serve as containers for notecards. The content consists primarily of textual information, IDs, and organizational structure.

Absolutely. You provide the notebook ID and keywords; your agent returns a list of matching notecard data, which is perfect for filling out function parameters or documentation.

The server only touches record metadata and textual content. It does not handle sensitive user credentials or private key material, keeping your focus on development tasks.

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