Bring Publishing Workflow
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect ArcXP to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the ArcXP MCP Server?
Connect your ArcXP environment to any AI agent and take full control of your newsroom CMS through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Content Management — Create, fetch, update, and forcefully delete Arc Native Schema (ANS) stories directly without entering the Editor
- Advanced Search — Query your entire CMS library using powerful Elasticsearch-based syntax to find specific articles or historical reports
- Media Library — Search and retrieve high-resolution photo assets, thumbnails, and transcoding stream playlists for videos
- Author Service — List newsroom publishers, query specific reporter biographies, and manage author profiles
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your ArcXP Environment URL and Access Token
- Start managing your digital publications from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more wrestling with complex ANS JSON schemas or slow CMS interfaces. Your AI acts as your ultimate publishing assistant.
Who is this for?
- Editors & Journalists — quickly update breaking news, fetch related archive material, and orchestrate media without leaving your writing workflow
- Media engineering teams — automate bulk content updates and sanitize raw CMS payloads seamlessly
- Digital publishers — accelerate content velocity by letting AI structure, tag, and publish straight to your ArcXP tenant
Built-in capabilities (10)
The payload_json MUST strictly comply with the requested Arc Native Schema (ANS) version. Create new content in the Arc XP Content CMS
Use with extreme caution as this destroys datacenter assets irreversibly. Delete content from the Arc XP Content CMS
Returns the complete JSON payload matching the Arc Native Schema (ANS). Fetch content from the Arc XP Content API
Retrieve a publisher profile/author from Arc XP
Retrieve a specific photo asset from Arc XP Media Library
Retrieve a specific video asset from Arc XP Video Center
List authors available in the Arc XP Author Service
Returns matching ANS JSON objects. Search for content residing in the Arc XP Newsroom
Search for photo assets in the Arc XP Media Library
Required to publish revisions to articles. Update existing content in the Arc XP Content CMS
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ArcXP data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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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
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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
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
ArcXP in VS Code Copilot
Why run ArcXP with Vinkius?
The ArcXP connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect ArcXP using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
ArcXP and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect ArcXP to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
ArcXP for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and ArcXP is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can my AI automatically rewrite an older story using Arc Native Schema and safely publish the update?
Absolutely. Ask your agent to fetch a specific story by its ID. It understands the complex JSON structure of ANS, allows you to instruct it on what changes to make (e.g., 'Update the headline and add this new quote to paragraph 3'), and can dispatch an update command that preserves the content tree without breaking the CMS.
Is it possible to find specific high-res photos inside the ArcXP Media Library using natural language?
Yes! Use the photo assets search action to query tags or captions using descriptive words. The AI fetches the asset ID, caption, credit strings, and directly accessible image URLs, letting you browse your editorial imagery seamlessly.
Can I query what articles a specific editor has authored?
Yes! You can retrieve the Editor ID from the Author service and run an Elasticsearch query targeting their author object in the search tool. This quickly compiles all the CMS output for that specific reporter.
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.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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