Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the ZeroTier MCP Server?
Connect your ZeroTier infrastructure to any AI agent to orchestrate software-defined networks through natural language. This server bridges the gap between ZeroTier Central management and your local node operations.
What you can do
- Central Management — List all virtual networks and fetch detailed configurations from ZeroTier Central.
- Member Authorization — Instantly authorize or de-authorize nodes on your private networks using their Member IDs.
- Local Node Control — Check your local node status, version, and address, or join/leave networks directly from your terminal or IDE.
- Peer Discovery — List all known peers and network paths to troubleshoot connectivity issues in real-time.
- Controller Operations — Manage standalone network controllers and update network configurations programmatically.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Provide your ZeroTier Central API Token (and optionally your local authtoken)
- Start managing your global area networks from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- DevOps Engineers — Automate the provisioning and authorization of new nodes in a secure SD-WAN.
- Network Administrators — Monitor network health and peer connectivity without leaving the command line.
- Remote Teams — Quickly join or switch between project-specific virtual networks during development.
Built-in capabilities (13)
Get details for a specific ZeroTier Central network
Get local ZeroTier node status
Join a ZeroTier network locally
Leave a ZeroTier network locally
List all members of a ZeroTier Central network
List all ZeroTier Central networks
List members of a managed network on the local controller
List all networks managed by the local controller
List networks the local ZeroTier node is a member of
List all known ZeroTier peers locally
Update a member configuration in a ZeroTier Central network
Create or update a network configuration on the local controller
Authorize or configure a member on the local controller
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ZeroTier data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 13 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
ZeroTier in VS Code Copilot
ZeroTier and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect ZeroTier 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 ZeroTier in VS Code Copilot
The ZeroTier 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 13 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
ZeroTier for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the ZeroTier MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I authorize a new device to join my network using the AI?
Yes. You can use the update_central_network_member tool. Just provide the Network ID and the Member ID, and set the authorized parameter to true.
How do I check if my local ZeroTier service is running correctly?
Ask the agent to run get_local_status. It will return your node's address, version, and online status directly from the local service.
Can I see which peers my node is currently connected to?
Yes, the list_local_peers tool retrieves all known peers and their connection paths from your local ZeroTier node.
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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