How to Use the SmartLead MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I get campaign analytics using SmartLead and VS Code Copilot?

Call getcampaignanalytics directly in your chat or code. The result is a structured data payload that you can immediately use to generate reports or update records within the project.

Q: What if I need to add leads for a team-wide project using SmartLead and VS Code Copilot?

Use addlead. By committing the MCP configuration, every developer on your team can call this tool and push new contacts into SmartLead via their local setup.

Q: Does the MCP Server help manage campaign status in SmartLead and VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You can use listcampaigns to see all available campaigns, and then call pausecampaign or resumecampaign to control their active state right from your editor.

Q: How do I check which leads are available for outreach using SmartLead and VS Code Copilot?

Run the listleads tool. This retrieves the current list of contacts, letting you verify data quality before starting any major campaign efforts.

Q: If I'm concerned about data privacy with SmartLead and VS Code Copilot?

This server touches the lead records when using addlead. The specific data type handled is the contact information (email addresses, names) of prospective leads.

Manage SmartLead campaigns and outreach tools directly within VS Code Copilot Chat.

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Automate Lead List Management

Your team can use `list_leads` to pull current lead data right into the repository context for review. From there, you can write code that calls `add_lead`, ensuring new contacts are added via a standardized process. The entire team benefits from having this automation built into their shared workflow.

Execute Campaign Status Checks

Need to know if an account is active? Run `list_email_accounts` to audit all available sender accounts. You can then write a check that verifies campaign status using `get_campaign`, letting the team avoid manual dashboard checks. This keeps everyone on the same page regarding outreach readiness.

Analyze and Report Campaign Results

`get_campaign_analytics` gives your Copilot Chat access to live performance data. You can write code that automatically summarizes this data, providing instant reports without leaving VS Code. This capability is essential for team reporting when calling `list_campaigns` first.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about SmartLead MCP in VS Code Copilot

Call `get_campaign_analytics` directly in your chat or code. The result is a structured data payload that you can immediately use to generate reports or update records within the project.

Use `add_lead`. By committing the MCP configuration, every developer on your team can call this tool and push new contacts into SmartLead via their local setup.

Yes. You can use `list_campaigns` to see all available campaigns, and then call `pause_campaign` or `resume_campaign` to control their active state right from your editor.

Run the `list_leads` tool. This retrieves the current list of contacts, letting you verify data quality before starting any major campaign efforts.

This server touches the lead records when using `add_lead`. The specific data type handled is the contact information (email addresses, names) of prospective leads.

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