Bring Direct Mail
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Poplar to VS Code Copilot and start using all 11 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.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Poplar MCP Server?
Connect your Poplar account to any AI agent and take full control of your programmatic direct mail and physical outreach through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Trigger Mailers — Automatically send physical postcards or letters by providing a campaign ID and recipient details.
- Address Standardization — Clean and verify US mailing addresses using Poplar's specialized standardization service.
- Audience Management — List all mailing audiences and add new members via email or physical address.
- Suppression Control — Add recipients to the global 'Do Not Mail' list to manage opt-outs and compliance.
- Campaign Visibility — List all active direct mail campaigns and inspect available creatives.
- Delivery Tracking — Monitor the production and delivery status of specific mail pieces in real-time.
- Attribution Reporting — Submit customer orders back to Poplar to track the ROI of your physical mail campaigns.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Poplar Access Token (found in API Settings)
- Start sending physical mail from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
No more manual uploading of address lists. Your AI assistant acts as a dedicated Direct Mail Coordinator or Growth Marketing Specialist.
Who is this for?
- Growth Marketers — automate high-touch physical follow-ups for high-value leads or abandoned carts.
- Retention Managers — send 'Win-back' postcards to churning customers directly from the CRM flow.
- E-commerce Owners — track the effectiveness of direct mail by reporting transactions back for attribution.
Built-in capabilities (11)
Add a recipient to a specific audience list
Add a recipient to the global "Do Not Mail" list
Get information about the authenticated account
Check the production and delivery status of a specific mailer
List all mailing audiences in your account
List account billing and invoice data
List all uploaded mailer designs/creatives
List all direct mail campaigns
Report a customer order back to Poplar for attribution tracking
Pass fields like address_line1, city, state, postal_code. Clean and standardize a US mailing address
Requires "campaign_id" and "recipient_json" (address details). Optional "merge_tags_json" for dynamic content. Trigger a physical mailer (postcard, letter) for a campaign
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Poplar data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 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
Poplar in VS Code Copilot
Why run Poplar with Vinkius?
The Poplar 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 11 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
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This dashboard is included when you connect Poplar using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Poplar and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Poplar 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
Poplar for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Poplar 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 my Poplar Access Token?
Log in to your Poplar account and navigate to the API Settings or Developer section. You will find your Access Token there. Use a Test Token for development and a Production Token for live mailings.
Can I standardize non-US addresses?
No, Poplar's address standardization service is specifically designed for US addresses only. For international mailing, ensure your addresses are pre-formatted correctly.
How can I check if a mailer has been delivered?
Use the get_mailer_status tool with the unique mailer ID. It will return the current status, including production phases and the final USPS delivery confirmation when available.
Is the integration secure for customer addresses?
Absolutely. The integration uses official Poplar Bearer tokens over HTTPS. Your credentials and customer data are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.
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.
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