Bring Shared Inbox
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Front to VS Code Copilot and start using all 12 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
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What is the Front MCP Server?
Connect your Front account to any AI agent to automate your customer communication and shared inbox workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Front is a customer operations platform that enables teams to manage shared emails, SMS, and chats collaboratively. This MCP server enables you to track active conversations, assign messages, and fetch thread histories directly through natural conversation.
Key Features
- Shared Inbox Management — List all accessible shared inboxes and retrieve the specific conversations routed to them.
- Conversation Tracking — Search and list all customer conversations, checking their current status (open, archived) and assigned owners.
- Message Threading — Fetch the complete message history for any specific conversation to maintain context before replying.
- Collaborative Replies — Draft and send replies to active conversations directly from your chat interface on behalf of a teammate.
- Status Automation — Programmatically update conversation statuses (e.g., archiving resolved issues) to keep inboxes clean.
- Team & Contact Discovery — List all workspace teammates and customer contacts to ensure accurate routing and messaging.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
- Enter your Front API Token (found in your Developer Settings)
- Start managing your shared inboxes from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Customer Support — quickly check open conversations in the support inbox and fetch message history without leaving your agent.
- Operations Teams — automate the archiving of specific conversation types or verify teammate assignments.
- Account Managers — get a real-time overview of client communications and send quick follow-ups via simple AI commands.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Get conversation metadata
Get inbox metadata
List contacts
List all conversations
List thread messages
List Front teammates
List inbox conversations
List shared inboxes
g. "inbox:inb_123 is:open"). Search all conversations
Send a reply
g., archived, open) or assignee of a conversation. Update conversation
Verify connection
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Front data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 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
Front in VS Code Copilot
Why run Front with Vinkius?
The Front 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 12 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
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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 Front using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Front and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Front 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
Front for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Front 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
How do I get an API Token for Front?
Log in to your Front account, click the gear icon (Settings), go to 'Developers' > 'API Tokens', and create a new token with 'Shared Resources' scope.
Can I search for specific types of conversations?
Yes, use the 'search_conversations' tool. It accepts standard Front search syntax, such as 'is:open' or 'inbox:support'.
Is it possible to reply to an email via the agent?
Yes! Use the 'send_inbox_reply' tool. You must provide the Conversation ID, the message body, and the Teammate ID of the sender.
How do I archive a conversation?
Use the 'update_conversation_status' tool and set the status parameter to 'archived'. This updates the global status for the shared inbox.
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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