Bring Newsletter
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Substack 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.
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What is the Substack MCP Server?
Connect Substack to your AI agent and manage your newsletter publication conversationally.
What you can do
- Post Management — List, create, and manage newsletter posts including drafts, published, and scheduled content.
- Subscriber Insights — Query subscriber counts, growth trends, and audience demographics.
- Publication Settings — Access and modify publication metadata, categories, and custom domains.
- Content Analytics — Track open rates, click rates, and engagement metrics per post.
How it works
- Subscribe to the Substack integration on the marketplace.
- Get your API token from your Substack publication settings (Settings → Publication API).
- Ask your AI agent to draft posts, check analytics, or manage subscribers.
Who is this for?
- Newsletter Creators — Draft and schedule posts without switching context to the Substack editor.
- Content Marketers — Track newsletter performance and audience growth from a conversational interface.
- Thought Leaders — Manage multiple Substack publications efficiently from your AI workflow.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Get leaderboard
Get post
Get post stats
Get publication info
List recent posts
List subscribers
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Substack 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
Substack in VS Code Copilot
Why run Substack with Vinkius?
The Substack 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
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
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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 Substack using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Substack and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Substack 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
Substack for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Substack 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 Substack API token?
Log in to your Substack publication at yourdomain.substack.com. Navigate to Settings from the left sidebar. Look for the Publication API or Developer section. Generate an API token and copy it. Paste it into the configuration field below. Note: Substack's API is currently in limited availability — check Substack's developer page for the latest access information.
Can I draft and schedule newsletter posts?
Yes. Your AI agent can create draft posts with title, body content, subtitle, and metadata. You can then schedule them for a specific date and time — managing your entire editorial calendar conversationally.
Can I track how many subscribers I gained this month?
Yes. Ask your AI agent for subscriber growth metrics and get total subscribers, new subscribers this month, churn rate, and free vs. paid subscriber breakdown.
Does this work with paid Substack publications?
Yes. The integration supports both free and paid publications. You can manage paywalled content, check paid subscriber counts, and analyze revenue metrics through your AI agent.
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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