Bring Chatbot Builder
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect BotPenguin to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 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.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the BotPenguin MCP Server?
Connect your BotPenguin account to any AI agent and orchestrate your customer conversations, lead generation, and support workflows through natural language.
What you can do
- Contact Management — List and search for contacts or leads collected by your chatbots across multiple channels.
- Chat Oversight — Retrieve active and historical chat sessions to monitor agent and bot performance.
- Conversation Logging — Access the full message history for specific chat sessions.
- Message Automation — Send messages directly into active chats to assist users programmatically.
- Authentication Support — Trigger OTP SMS messages to verify user phone numbers.
- Team Coordination — List all configured tags and human agents to ensure proper lead routing.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your BotPenguin API Token
- Start managing your conversational lead generation from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Built-in capabilities (8)
Retrieve message history of a chat
Get details of a specific contact
List all human agents/operators
List active chat sessions
Optional search text. List all BotPenguin contacts/leads
List all contact tags
Send a message in a specific chat
Send an OTP SMS to verify a phone number
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings BotPenguin data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 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
BotPenguin in VS Code Copilot
Why run BotPenguin with Vinkius?
The BotPenguin 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 8 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 BotPenguin using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
BotPenguin and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect BotPenguin 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
BotPenguin for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and BotPenguin 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 I search for a specific lead or contact by name?
Yes! Use the list_contacts tool and provide the search_text parameter with the name, email, or details you are looking for. The agent will return the matching profiles.
How do I review the chat history of a conversation?
First, use list_chats to find the active or historical session. Then, use get_chat_history with the Chat ID to retrieve the full log of messages.
Can I send an OTP SMS to a user?
Yes. Use the send_otp action and provide the user's phone number (with the country code). BotPenguin will handle the integration to send the verification code.
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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