Bring Crm
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Nutshell CRM to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 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 Nutshell CRM MCP Server?
Connect your Nutshell CRM account to your AI agent and take control of your sales pipeline and customer relationships through natural conversation using their JSON-RPC API.
What you can do
- Lead Management — List and search for sales leads, and retrieve complete metadata, values, and pipeline stages.
- Relationship Tracking — Access your entire database of individual contacts and business accounts with deep profile inspection.
- Activity Monitoring — View a list of all tasks, calls, and meetings, and browse through available activity types.
- Universal Search — Perform a global keyword search across leads, contacts, and accounts simultaneously.
- Custom Data Access — Retrieve definitions for all custom fields configured in your Nutshell instance.
- Deep Inspection — Fetch complete metadata for specific records using their unique IDs.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Nutshell login Email (or Domain) and API Key
- Start managing your sales from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Sales Teams — quickly look up a lead's status or contact details without navigating the CRM interface.
- Account Managers — monitor customer interactions and account health directly from your workspace.
- Business Owners — automate the retrieval of pipeline reports and activity logs for daily standups.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Get specific account info
Get specific contact details
Get specific lead info
Find and list business accounts
List CRM activities
g. Phone Call, Email) available for logging. List available activity types
Find and list people/contacts
List CRM custom fields
Find and list CRM leads
Search across all entities
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Nutshell CRM data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 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
Nutshell CRM in VS Code Copilot
Why run Nutshell CRM with Vinkius?
The Nutshell CRM 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 10 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 Nutshell CRM using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Nutshell CRM and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Nutshell CRM 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
Nutshell CRM for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Nutshell CRM 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 a Nutshell API Key?
Log in to Nutshell, go to Settings > API Keys, and click 'Create New API Key'. You'll need to use this key as your password for authentication.
What is Universal Search?
Universal Search allows you to search across Leads, Contacts, and Accounts at the same time using a single keyword or phrase, making it much faster to find what you need.
Can I see my custom fields?
Yes! Use the list_custom_fields tool to retrieve all the unique data field definitions you have configured in your CRM instance.
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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