Bring Spreadsheet
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Smartsheet to VS Code Copilot and start using all 6 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 Smartsheet MCP Server?
Connect your Smartsheet account to any AI agent and empower your team to query project configurations, internal spreadsheets, and custom reports seamlessly. Interact with your organization's grids through natural language without ever switching tabs.
What you can do
- Project Navigation — Easily map out your hierarchical structures calling
list_workspacesandlist_foldersto find correct document locations - Sheet Deep-Dives — Browse all your active spreadsheets using
list_sheetsand extract raw rows/columns instantly viaget_sheet_details - Reporting Overviews — Retrieve saved tabular aggregations automatically calling
list_reportsacross all configured company sheets - Identity Profiling — Test the connectivity and query authorized scopes by requesting the internal
get_current_usertool
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Personal Smartsheet Access Token
- Start using Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client to query the state of your tabular data
Stop manually hunting down the ID of a specific project table just to wire up your Python scripts. Let your AI agent read the workspace layout automatically.
Who is this for?
- Project Managers — rapidly audit how many tasks are active across cross-functional sheets or pull report overviews without exporting CSVs
- Data Engineers — query the actual sheet layout and row metadata directly from the code editor to build sturdy ETL scripts
- Team Leaders — have the bot read specific spreadsheets to generate weekly summary drafts completely autonomously
Built-in capabilities (6)
Retrieves information about the current Smartsheet user
Retrieves details for a specific sheet
Lists all folders
Lists all reports
Lists all sheets available in Smartsheet
Lists all workspaces in Smartsheet
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Smartsheet data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 6 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
Smartsheet in VS Code Copilot
Why run Smartsheet with Vinkius?
The Smartsheet 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 6 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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Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
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Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
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Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Smartsheet using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Smartsheet and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Smartsheet 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
Smartsheet for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Smartsheet 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
Can the AI understand the raw tabular data of my spreadsheet?
Yes. When you call the get_sheet_details tool, the server returns the spreadsheet's metadata, including all column names, types (e.g., date, dropdown), and rows. The AI maps the internal IDs together to form a highly accurate contextual grid of your project.
Does my agent need to use a sheet ID?
No manual hunting needed! While the underlying tool does require a sheet ID, you can just tell your bot, 'Find our Onboarding Spreadsheet and read the rows'. The AI will first scan via list_sheets, match the textual name to the ID, and then naturally pull the targeted entity.
How do I list folders within a workspace?
Your AI agent will act autonomously. Ask it to 'check our Engineering workspace' and it will first fetch its workspace ID and intelligently map the nested sub-folders and sheets stored inside. You can instruct it to keep going deeper as needed.
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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