How to Use the Zoho WorkDrive MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How can my team manage Zoho WorkDrive with VS Code Copilot Chat?

By committing the .vscode/mcp.json file to your repo, all developers gain access to the MCP Server tools. The AI agent then uses these functions to interact with Zoho WorkDrive.

Q: Does VS Code Copilot Chat support listing folders in Zoho WorkDrive?

Yes. You can use listteamfolders and listfiles. This lets the entire team get a full view of all project workspaces within Zoho WorkDrive.

Q: What data does this MCP Server touch regarding privacy for VS Code Copilot Chat users?

The server interacts with file permissions, user profiles (getmyprofile), and folder structure. This allows the team to read necessary structural details from Zoho WorkDrive while maintaining proper security boundaries.

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Connect Zoho WorkDrive MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Zoho WorkDrive to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Team File Auditing in Zoho WorkDrive

Centralize file management for the whole engineering group. The MCP Server lets everyone use `list_files` or check shared directories via `list_team_folders`. This ensures every developer sees the same source of truth. The team can automatically monitor content changes using `list_recent_files`, making compliance checks easier and faster across all projects.

Controlled Content Manipulation

You don't want random code deleting important stuff. Use tools like `create_folder` or `rename_file` within a controlled agent chat session. This ensures that file changes in Zoho WorkDrive are intentional and auditable. The team can also use `delete_file` when retiring old assets, knowing the action is logged and approved through the shared configuration.

Zoho WorkDrive Configuration via MCP Server

The entire team shares access by committing the `.vscode/mcp.json` file. This means every developer gets automatic access to tools like `list_file_permissions` and `get_file_metadata` right out of the box. It streamlines governance: when you need to confirm user roles, running `get_my_profile` or checking permissions is straightforward for everyone.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Zoho WorkDrive MCP in VS Code Copilot

By committing the `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repo, all developers gain access to the MCP Server tools. The AI agent then uses these functions to interact with Zoho WorkDrive.

Yes. You can use `list_team_folders` and `list_files`. This lets the entire team get a full view of all project workspaces within Zoho WorkDrive.

The server interacts with file permissions, user profiles (`get_my_profile`), and folder structure. This allows the team to read necessary structural details from Zoho WorkDrive while maintaining proper security boundaries.

Yes. The agent can perform multi-step tasks, such as listing files and then creating a share link using `create_share_link`, all configured within the shared `.vscode/mcp.json`.

It is designed for teams. You commit the configuration to Git, so every developer automatically inherits access to the MCP Server tools without manual setup, making rollouts simple.

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