Bring Qr Codes
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect Uniqode to VS Code Copilot and start using 12 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
What is the Uniqode MCP Server?
Connect your Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) account to any AI agent and simplify how you create, manage, and analyze your QR code campaigns through natural conversation.
What you can do
- QR Code Generation — Create dynamic or static QR codes for websites, vCards, or social media with full branding control.
- Scan Analytics — Retrieve detailed scan metrics by time, location (country/city), and device type to measure campaign performance.
- Dynamic Updates — Update the destination URL of your dynamic QR codes instantly without changing the physical code.
- Organization Oversight — List and manage QR codes across different organizations, folders, and campaigns.
- Lifecycle Management — Tag, categorize, and delete QR codes to keep your marketing dashboard organized.
- Account Visibility — Fetch account details and organization structures directly from the agent.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Uniqode API Key (found in your account settings)
3. Start managing your QR code ecosystem from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- Marketing Managers — quickly update campaign destinations and check scan analytics via simple AI queries.
- Operations Teams — automate the creation of vCard QR codes for staff and manage organizational folders.
- Business Owners — monitor customer engagement and physical-to-digital attribution directly from the workspace.
Built-in capabilities (12)
qr_type: 1 for Website, 2 for vCard, etc. Create a new QR code
Delete a QR code
Get account details
Get scan analytics by location
Get scan analytics by time
Get QR code details
List campaigns
List folders
List organizations
List all QR codes
List tags
Update an existing QR code
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Uniqode data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 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
Uniqode in VS Code Copilot
Uniqode and 3,400+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect Uniqode 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 | 3,400+ 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 Uniqode in VS Code Copilot
The Uniqode 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 12 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
Uniqode for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the Uniqode MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the URL of a QR code after it has been printed?
Yes, if it is a dynamic QR code. Use the update_qrcode tool and provide the new destination URL. The physical code remains the same but the user will be redirected to the new link.
How do I see where people are scanning my codes from?
Run the get_analytics_location query with your QR Code ID. It returns scan data aggregated by country and city, allowing you to track geographic engagement.
Is it possible to list all the tags I'm using for organization?
Absolutely. Use the list_tags query. The agent will retrieve all tags used for categorization, helping you filter and find specific QR codes more easily.
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.