Bring Authentication
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect Descope (Auth Platform) to VS Code Copilot and start using 33 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 Descope (Auth Platform) MCP Server?
Connect Descope to your AI agent to manage and test user authentication flows through natural conversation. Descope is a drag-and-drop authentication and user management platform for any application.
What you can do
- OTP Authentication — Initiate and verify One-Time Passwords via Email, SMS, or Voice using tools like
auth_otp_signup_emailandauth_otp_verify_email. - Magic & Enchanted Links — Send secure sign-up/sign-in links and poll for session completion with
auth_magiclink_signup_emailorauth_enchantedlink_poll. - OAuth Integration — Start OAuth flows with providers like Google and exchange codes for active sessions using
auth_oauth_authorize. - Password Management — Handle traditional password-based sign-ups via
auth_password_signup. - Session Verification — Verify tokens and manage the authentication lifecycle directly from your workspace.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Descope Project ID and optional Management Key
- Start managing your auth flows from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Developers — Test authentication logic and verify OTP/Magic Link flows without leaving the terminal or IDE.
- QA Engineers — Automate the verification of sign-up and sign-in processes through natural language queries.
- Product Managers — Quickly inspect how different auth providers and methods are configured in your project.
Built-in capabilities (33)
Poll for Enchanted Link session
Sign up a user via Enchanted Link
Verify an Enchanted Link token
Exchange an access key for a session JWT
Get public keys for session validation
Sign up or sign in a user via Magic Link
Verify a Magic Link token
Start OAuth flow
Exchange OAuth code for session
Sign in a user via Email OTP
Sign up a user via Email OTP
Sign up a user via SMS OTP
Sign up a user via Voice OTP
Verify an Email OTP
Verify an SMS OTP
Verify a Voice OTP
Reset a user password
Sign in a user with a password
Sign up a user with a password
Finish WebAuthn sign in
Start WebAuthn sign in
Finish WebAuthn sign up
Start WebAuthn sign up
Create a new access key (M2M)
Create a new permission
Create a new role
Create a new tenant
Create a new user
Delete a user
Load a user by login ID
Load all tenants
Search for users
Update an existing user
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Descope (Auth Platform) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 33 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
Descope (Auth Platform) in VS Code Copilot
Descope (Auth Platform) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Descope (Auth Platform) 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 | 4,000+ 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 Descope (Auth Platform) in VS Code Copilot
The Descope (Auth Platform) 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 33 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
Descope (Auth Platform) for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Descope (Auth Platform) 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 verify an email OTP code sent to a user?
Use the auth_otp_verify_email tool by providing the user's loginId (email) and the code they received. The agent will return the session details if the verification is successful.
Can I start a Google OAuth login flow using this server?
Yes. Use the auth_oauth_authorize tool with 'google' as the provider and specify your redirectURL. The agent will initiate the OAuth flow for you.
What is the purpose of the enchanted link polling tool?
The auth_enchantedlink_poll tool allows the agent to check the status of a pending enchanted link authentication using a pendingRef. It helps determine if the user has clicked the link and completed the session.
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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