How to Use the Rocket.Chat MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot read my private Rocket.Chat groups?

The listprivategroups tool lets the assistant view private channels you belong to. It cannot access private groups where your account is not a member, preserving your workspace security.

Q: How do I find a room ID for chatsendmessage?

Your agent can run getchannelinfo or listdirectmessages to retrieve the unique room IDs. Once it has the ID, this MCP Server uses chatsendmessage to post updates.

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Query your team directory within VS Code Copilot

The `list_users` tool pulls the entire workspace directory to help you find active team members. This MCP Server helps your agent locate the correct handles for code reviews or urgent alerts. It stops you from guessing usernames in your chat client. To get deeper context on a specific teammate, `get_user_info` retrieves detailed user profiles. This lets your agent check timezone or role info before sending an alert. It makes remote collaboration much smoother.

Find active channels using this MCP Server

The `list_public_channels` tool scans the workspace to find open discussion channels. If you are looking for private team spaces, `list_private_groups` lists the restricted rooms where you hold active membership. Your agent maps these targets instantly. Once the correct channel is identified, `get_channel_info` pulls the room topic and member count. This ensures your agent does not post internal debug logs into a client-facing channel. It keeps your team communications safe.

Send live notifications from your editor

The `chat_post_message` tool delivers text updates to any channel or user by name. For systems that rely on persistent database keys, `chat_send_message` routes alerts using the exact room ID. It ensures critical logs land exactly where they belong. If a deploy status changes, `chat_update_message` rewrites the original post with the new status. When a temporary notification is no longer needed, `chat_delete_message` purges it using the room and message IDs. It keeps the channel clean.

Setup guide

Set up Rocket.Chat MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Rocket.Chat MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Rocket.Chat tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Rocket.Chat transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rocketchat-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Rocket.Chat MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team using VS Code 1.96+ will automatically get access to the tools.

Yes, switching Copilot Chat to Agent mode allows the MCP Server to call tools like `chat_post_message` autonomously. It can write code, run tests, and post the results directly to your team channel.

The `list_private_groups` tool lets the assistant view private channels you belong to. It cannot access private groups where your account is not a member, preserving your workspace security.

Your agent can run `get_channel_info` or `list_direct_messages` to retrieve the unique room IDs. Once it has the ID, this MCP Server uses `chat_send_message` to post updates.

Your API tokens, room IDs, and message payloads are processed inside the secure Vinkius V8 isolate sandbox. We use zero-trust architecture, meaning your credentials never touch persistent storage. Data flows directly between your editor and your chat instance.

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