How to Use the Showpad MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How can I search assets in Showpad using VS Code Copilot?

Simply prompt Copilot Chat to run searchassets. The MCP Server connects to Showpad, gets the live list of matching collateral, and injects that data into your code block for review.

Q: Can I get a list of content channels in Showpad with VS Code Copilot?

Yes, use listchannels. The agent executes the tool against the Showpad MCP Server and provides you with an array detailing all available content channels for your project.

Q: What data types does this MCP Server touch regarding Showpad?

The server reads asset metadata, user records (getuserdetails), and classification tags from Showpad. It provides structured information about sales enablement content.

Q: Does VS Code Copilot help with showpad data migration?

It helps by allowing you to use listassets and listtags. Your agent can pull the existing Showpad inventory details, letting you write code that maps old IDs to new structures.

Q: Can I get user information from Showpad using VS Code Copilot?

Absolutely. Use getuserdetails or listusers. The agent pulls the relevant Showpad profile data, letting you build scripts that interact with specific users in your team.

Build applications that read live Showpad data directly into VS Code Copilot Chat, for your whole team.

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Retrieve full asset details on demand.

Need to know the specifics of one piece of content? Call `get_asset_details` and pass in an ID. The Copilot Chat agent pulls all the metadata right into your working context, letting you write code that uses precise information.

Manage Showpad user data centrally.

When writing team tools, use `list_users` to get a roster of every Showpad user. This ensures any script or function you build accounts for all existing users in your organization.

Search and filter assets via code.

Don't write hardcoded searches. Use `search_assets`. The agent calls this tool, gets the results from Showpad, and then writes the necessary filtering or mapping logic for your team to use.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Showpad MCP in VS Code Copilot

Simply prompt Copilot Chat to run `search_assets`. The MCP Server connects to Showpad, gets the live list of matching collateral, and injects that data into your code block for review.

Yes, use `list_channels`. The agent executes the tool against the Showpad MCP Server and provides you with an array detailing all available content channels for your project.

The server reads asset metadata, user records (`get_user_details`), and classification tags from Showpad. It provides structured information about sales enablement content.

It helps by allowing you to use `list_assets` and `list_tags`. Your agent can pull the existing Showpad inventory details, letting you write code that maps old IDs to new structures.

Absolutely. Use `get_user_details` or `list_users`. The agent pulls the relevant Showpad profile data, letting you build scripts that interact with specific users in your team.

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