Bring Api Keys
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Unkey API Management to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 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 Unkey API Management MCP Server?
Connect your AI agent to Unkey, the robust platform for issuing and managing API keys at scale. This integration allows you to oversee your API infrastructure, manage developer keys, and audit verification analytics through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Key Issuance — Create new API keys for your users with custom prefixes, metadata, and ownership
- Verification — Instantly verify if a key is valid and check its remaining credits or usage limits
- Lifecycle Management — List all keys for an API, update their status, or permanently revoke them
- Infrastructure Oversight — List and inspect your defined APIs and their configurations
- Usage Analytics — Retrieve detailed verification stats to monitor how your developers are using your services
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Unkey Root Key (found in your Unkey dashboard settings)
- Start managing your API key infrastructure via chat
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — quickly audit and manage API keys during system maintenance
- Product Managers — track API adoption and usage trends through verification analytics
- Customer Support — verify developer keys and reset or update them based on support tickets
Built-in capabilities (8)
Create a new API key for your users
Get detailed information for a specific API
Retrieve usage analytics for your API keys
List all API keys associated with a specific API ID
Retrieve a list of all APIs in your Unkey project
Permanently delete (revoke) an API key
Update an existing API key
Verify if an API key is valid
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Unkey API Management 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
Unkey API Management in VS Code Copilot
Why run Unkey API Management with Vinkius?
The Unkey API Management 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 8 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.
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 Unkey API Management using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Unkey API Management and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Unkey API Management 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
Unkey API Management for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Unkey API Management 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
Where do I find my Unkey Root Key?
Log in to your Unkey Dashboard, go to settings, and navigate to the 'Root Keys' section to generate a new key for this integration.
Is it safe to verify keys through this agent?
Yes. All communication is encrypted and your Root Key is stored securely. When verifying a user key, the agent transmits it directly to Unkey's verification endpoint to check validity.
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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