Bring Automation
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect PhantomBuster 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.
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What is the PhantomBuster MCP Server?
Connect your PhantomBuster account to any AI agent and take full control of your lead generation and web automation workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Agent Oversight — List all your Phantoms and workflows to maintain visibility over your automation suite.
- Automation Control — Launch and abort Phantoms directly through the agent, including support for custom arguments.
- Result Retrieval — Fetch the latest outputs and data extracted by your Phantoms for immediate analysis.
- Configuration Auditing — Review the setup and arguments of any Phantom to verify your automation logic.
- Usage Monitoring — Get account settings and usage info to track your available execution time.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your PhantomBuster API Key
- Start automating your lead generation from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Growth Marketers — quickly launch lead extraction Phantoms or check the results of a LinkedIn automation.
- Sales Ops — monitor active workflows and retrieve extracted data for CRM enrichment.
- Data Engineers — audit Phantom configurations and results during integration development.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Stop a running Phantom
Get details for a specific Phantom
Get output/results from a Phantom
Get configuration arguments for a Phantom
Get account settings and usage info
Get details for a specific workflow
Start a Phantom execution
List all Phantom containers
List all Phantom agents
List all automation workflows
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings PhantomBuster 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
PhantomBuster in VS Code Copilot
Why run PhantomBuster with Vinkius?
The PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
PhantomBuster and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect PhantomBuster 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
PhantomBuster for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and PhantomBuster 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 PhantomBuster API Key?
In your PhantomBuster account, click on your name in the top right, go to Org settings or Workspace settings, and look for the API Key section.
Can I provide arguments when launching a Phantom?
Yes! The launch_phantom action accepts an optional argument field where you can provide a JSON string of parameters to override the default Phantom configuration.
How do I see the data extracted by a Phantom?
Use the get_phantom_output tool with the specific agent ID. It will return the results of the last successful execution of that Phantom.
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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