Bring Email Testing
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Mailosaur 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 Mailosaur MCP Server?
Connect your Mailosaur account to any AI agent to automate your email and SMS testing workflows. This MCP server enables your agent to manage virtual servers (inboxes), retrieve and search for messages, and extract content for validation directly from natural language interfaces.
What you can do
- Virtual Inbox Oversight — List and manage all virtual servers and retrieve their unique routing domains
- Message Retrieval — List all email and SMS messages received by a specific server instantly
- Advanced Search — Find specific messages by sender, recipient, subject, or body content using detailed criteria
- Content Inspection — Retrieve the full HTML and text content of any message for automated validation
- Inbox Maintenance — Clear entire server inboxes or delete specific messages via simple commands
- Dynamic Infrastructure — Create and configure new virtual servers programmatically for testing isolation
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Mailosaur API Key
- Start managing your test communications from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- QA Engineers — Automate the verification of transactional emails and SMS codes via natural language commands
- Developers — Quickly inspect incoming test emails and clear virtual inboxes directly from your IDE
- Operations Teams — Monitor automated communication flows and audit incoming messages effortlessly
Built-in capabilities (8)
Delete all messages in a server
Create a new virtual server/inbox
Permanently remove a message
Get the full content of a specific message
Get details for a specific virtual server
List all messages in a virtual server
Use this to identify server IDs. List all Mailosaur virtual servers
Requires a server ID and criteria like sentTo, sentFrom, or subject. Search for specific messages using criteria
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Mailosaur 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
Mailosaur in VS Code Copilot
Why run Mailosaur with Vinkius?
The Mailosaur 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 Mailosaur using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Mailosaur and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Mailosaur 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
Mailosaur for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Mailosaur 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 find my Server ID?
Use the list_virtual_servers tool to see a comprehensive list of all servers in your account along with their unique IDs.
Can I search for messages by recipient email?
Yes, use the search_server_messages tool and provide a JSON criteria object with the sentTo field.
Does Mailosaur support SMS messages?
Absolutely. Mailosaur treats SMS messages similarly to emails. You can list and search for them within your virtual servers just like email content.
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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