How to Use the Shotstack MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Shotstack integrate with VS Code Copilot for rendering?

Copilot uses the MCP Server tools like rendervideo. The team writes code that calls this function, guaranteeing everyone follows the same programmatic steps.

Q: If I need to find assets from a specific Shotstack job using VS Code Copilot?

You use listassetsfromrender and pass the Job ID. This pulls all resulting files, making sure the team always knows what was generated.

Q: Can we manage a centralized Shotstack video template using VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You use createvideotemplate to save and version control your templates. The whole team can then see the approved list via listtemplates.

Q: What data does the Shotstack MCP Server touch when handling source media in VS Code Copilot?

The server manages uploaded asset metadata through ingestmediasource. Developers use listingestedsources to verify that all required inputs are present before running a render.

Q: How do I check the status of a Shotstack job using VS Code Copilot?

Use getrenderstatus. Pass the ID returned by the initial render call, and your code will reliably poll for completion, keeping the team updated.

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Manage Video Rendering Pipelines via MCP Server

The team can initiate a render job by calling `render_video`. This returns an ID that the entire team uses to track progress. Developers write code using this standard process. Once rendering is done, they check status with `get_render_status`. This provides a single point of truth for all video generation outcomes.

Creating and Listing Shotstack Templates

Need to standardize ad formats? Use `create_video_template` to save the approved design structure. The entire team can then reference this template using `list_templates`. This ensures everyone works off the same, version-controlled asset definitions.

Handling Media Assets and History

All media assets must come through `ingest_media_source`. The tool handles uploading or fetching source content. You can review all history by calling `list_recent_renders`. For a specific job, run `list_assets_from_render` to pull every piece of output data.

Setup guide

Set up Shotstack 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 Shotstack 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 Shotstack tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Shotstack transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Shotstack MCP in VS Code Copilot

Copilot uses the MCP Server tools like `render_video`. The team writes code that calls this function, guaranteeing everyone follows the same programmatic steps.

You use `list_assets_from_render` and pass the Job ID. This pulls all resulting files, making sure the team always knows what was generated.

Yes. You use `create_video_template` to save and version control your templates. The whole team can then see the approved list via `list_templates`.

The server manages uploaded asset metadata through `ingest_media_source`. Developers use `list_ingested_sources` to verify that all required inputs are present before running a render.

Use `get_render_status`. Pass the ID returned by the initial render call, and your code will reliably poll for completion, keeping the team updated.

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