How to Use the TextGrid MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I list API keys using TextGrid and VS Code Copilot?

Use listapikeys. This tool retrieves every active account key, which is essential for team auditing. The output can be committed to the project config file for visibility.

Q: Can I verify API status using TextGrid and VS Code Copilot?

You must run checkapihealth first. This confirms that the MCP Server is online and ready for use by all developers on your team before writing code that depends on it.

Q: What about message history using TextGrid and VS Code Copilot?

The listsmsmessages tool fetches both sent and received messages. This allows the entire engineering team to view a complete audit log, making debugging faster.

Q: How do I check account details using TextGrid and VS Code Copilot?

Use getaccountdetails. It pulls your profile and balance into the shared configuration, allowing every developer to see current usage limits without having to log in manually.

Q: Does this MCP Server help with compliance data using TextGrid and VS Code Copilot?

Yes. The listaccountaddresses tool retrieves the necessary regulatory addresses, ensuring your team remains compliant when setting up new features across different geographic regions.

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Manage team compliance and keys.

The team can audit all necessary details by running `list_account_addresses`, ensuring every developer knows the correct regulatory addresses for their region. Furthermore, use `list_api_keys` to show everyone which API credentials are active. This keeps your codebase clean and secure across the whole organization.

Check operational status.

For enterprise deployments, reliability matters. Running `check_api_health` verifies TextGrid's connection stability instantly, preventing rollouts based on faulty assumptions. If a developer needs to debug an issue, they can use `get_message_details` to pull the exact message payload and troubleshoot it together.

Scale phone number inventory.

When planning expansion, your team can run `search_available_numbers`. This finds new numbers so you don't have to stop development. It’s a key step before running any message send logic. Alternatively, `list_active_phone_numbers` shows all the lines currently connected and ready for use.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about TextGrid MCP in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_api_keys`. This tool retrieves every active account key, which is essential for team auditing. The output can be committed to the project config file for visibility.

You must run `check_api_health` first. This confirms that the MCP Server is online and ready for use by all developers on your team before writing code that depends on it.

The `list_sms_messages` tool fetches both sent and received messages. This allows the entire engineering team to view a complete audit log, making debugging faster.

Use `get_account_details`. It pulls your profile and balance into the shared configuration, allowing every developer to see current usage limits without having to log in manually.

Yes. The `list_account_addresses` tool retrieves the necessary regulatory addresses, ensuring your team remains compliant when setting up new features across different geographic regions.

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