Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the Speechmatics MCP Server?
Connect Speechmatics to your AI agent to handle advanced audio processing workflows. This server enables high-accuracy transcription and natural-sounding speech synthesis through a simple interface.
What you can do
- Batch Transcription — Submit audio via URL or base64 and process large files with industry-leading accuracy using
create_job. - Text-to-Speech (TTS) — Convert text into natural human speech using high-quality voices like Sarah, Theo, Megan, or Jack via
generate_tts. - Transcript Retrieval — Export completed transcriptions in multiple formats including JSON, plain text, or SRT subtitles using
get_transcript. - Job Management — Monitor the status of your processing tasks, list recent activity, and manage resources with
list_jobsandget_job. - Usage & Security — Track your account consumption with
get_usageand generate temporary keys for secure client-side access usingcreate_temp_key.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Speechmatics API Key
- Start transcribing audio or generating speech directly from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Content Creators — Automatically generate subtitles (SRT) for videos or transcribe podcasts in seconds.
- Developers — Integrate speech capabilities into apps without managing complex audio infrastructure.
- Data Analysts — Convert large volumes of recorded meetings or calls into searchable text for analysis.
Built-in capabilities (8)
Create a new batch transcription job
Create a temporary API key
Delete a transcription job
Generate speech from text (TTS)
Get details for a specific job
Retrieve the transcript for a job
Get usage statistics
List recent transcription jobs
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Speechmatics 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
Speechmatics in VS Code Copilot
Speechmatics and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Speechmatics to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for Speechmatics in VS Code Copilot
The Speechmatics MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 8 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
Speechmatics for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Speechmatics MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
What formats can I get my transcripts in?
You can use the get_transcript tool to retrieve results in json, txt, or srt (subtitle) formats. Simply specify the format parameter when calling the tool.
Which voices are available for Text-to-Speech?
The generate_tts tool supports four high-quality voices: sarah, theo, megan, and jack. You can choose the one that best fits your content's tone.
How do I check if my transcription job is finished?
Use the get_job tool with your specific job_id. It will return the current status (e.g., running, completed) and metadata about the processing task.
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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Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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