How to Use the zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I use zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) with VS Code Copilot?

You define the server in .vscode/mcp.json in your project root, then switch Copilot Chat to Agent mode. The team's agent can then call the necessary tools to interact with your exposed tunnels.

Q: What if I use zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) with VS Code Copilot to disable an environment?

The agent calls disableenvironment, immediately revoking the connection context for that specific resource. This is useful when a service is under maintenance and shouldn't be called.

Q: Does zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) with VS Code Copilot require advanced setup?

No, once you get the team config file (.vscode/mcp.json) set up, it works automatically. The whole point is to make tool access standardized and repeatable across all developers.

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Centralized Tool Configuration for Teams

You commit the server definition to `.vscode/mcp.json` in the project root, making sure every developer has the exact same tools available. This means everyone gets consistent access to tunnels and shares. The MCP Server handles all the communication, ensuring that when Copilot Chat runs in Agent mode, it knows exactly which resources are exposed.

Enterprise-Grade Resource Management

The team can manage accounts and monitor usage via tools like `get_account` or `list_shares`. This central control is crucial for enterprise setups where IT needs visibility into every active tunnel. It provides a single point of truth for what local resources are being shared across the organization.

Quickly Provision New Tunnels

Need to test something new? The team can use `create_share` to quickly provision a public or private tunnel without manual setup. Similarly, if you need to decommission a resource, calling `delete_share` handles that cleanup. These tools keep the entire development cycle predictable and manageable.

Setup guide

Set up zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) 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 zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) 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 zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "zrok-open-source-tunnel-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about zrok (Open-Source Tunnel) MCP in VS Code Copilot

You define the server in `.vscode/mcp.json` in your project root, then switch Copilot Chat to Agent mode. The team's agent can then call the necessary tools to interact with your exposed tunnels.

Yes. Since the configuration is committed to the repo, it's easily manageable by IT admins and available across any team member who needs live data access.

The agent calls `disable_environment`, immediately revoking the connection context for that specific resource. This is useful when a service is under maintenance and shouldn't be called.

No, once you get the team config file (`.vscode/mcp.json`) set up, it works automatically. The whole point is to make tool access standardized and repeatable across all developers.

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