Bring Crm
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect Attio to VS Code Copilot and start using 9 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
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What is the Attio MCP Server?
The Attio MCP Server brings powerful CRM capabilities directly to your AI agent. Seamlessly manage your relationship data, from standard objects like People and Companies to custom entities and complex record attributes using simple natural language.
Key Features
- Object Oversight — List all data objects (tables) in your workspace and retrieve detailed metadata for any specific entity.
- Record Management — Query, create, and update records for any object, including people, companies, and deals.
- Smart Assert (Upsert) — Use the
assert_recordtool to automatically create or update records based on unique matching attributes (e.g., email). - Attribute Intelligence — Access available fields (attributes) for any object to understand your data structure.
- Global Search — Perform fuzzy searches across multiple objects simultaneously to find relevant records instantly.
- Secure API Integration — Uses secure Bearer Token authentication with your Attio Personal Access Token (PAT).
Who is this for?
- Sales Teams — Quickly search for prospect details and update deal statuses during conversations.
- Account Managers — Retrieve company information and relationship history without manual dashboard navigation.
- Growth Marketers — Programmatically assert records from new leads and enrich CRM data using AI-assisted tools.
Built-in capabilities (9)
Upsert a record (update if exists, create otherwise)
Create a new record in an object
Verify Attio account connection
Get metadata for a specific object
Retrieve a specific record by ID
List all attributes (columns) for a specific object
List all objects (tables) in the Attio workspace
Query and filter records for a specific object
Global fuzzy search across all objects (Beta)
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Attio data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 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
Attio in VS Code Copilot
Attio and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Attio to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 3,400+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Attio in VS Code Copilot
The Attio MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 9 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Attio for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Attio MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get my Attio Personal Access Token?
Log in to your Attio account, go to Workspace Settings > Developers, and you can create a new Personal Access Token (PAT) there.
What are 'Attributes' in Attio?
Attributes are the columns or fields on an object (e.g., Name, Email, Deal Value). You can list them using the list_attributes tool.
How does 'assert_record' work?
The assert_record tool performs an 'upsert'. It checks if a record with a specific matching attribute (like an email address) already exists. If it does, it updates it; if not, it creates a new record.
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.