How to Use the TNZ Communications MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Dispatch messages from VS Code Copilot

Send notifications directly from your VS Code Copilot team workspace using `send_sms_message` and `send_tts_voice_call`. Your agent can dispatch texts and trigger automated telephone alerts to notify team members about deployment statuses. The MCP server supports legacy paper transmissions for corporate workflows. Your agent can send digital documents to physical fax machines using `send_digital_fax` to test system integrations during development cycles.

Sync team contacts and message templates

Keep your communication directories updated across the team using `create_tnz_contact` and `list_tnz_contacts`. Your agent can add new records or organize them using `list_contact_groups` to ensure everyone uses the same list. The agent retrieves approved layouts via MCP using `list_message_templates`. This ensures your team uses the correct branding for automated notifications without manually copying template IDs.

Track delivery statuses and API health

Monitor your delivery pipeline directly from the chat panel using `get_message_delivery_status` and `check_api_health`. Your agent can check delivery logs or fetch incoming responses using `list_received_sms_replies` in real-time. Manage your team's API budget. Your agent can check your spending limits using `get_account_balance` and pull detailed usage data using `get_messaging_usage_report` to prevent billing surprises.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about TNZ Communications MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a configuration file in your repository's .vscode folder. Commit it to Git so every developer automatically gets access to the MCP server.

Yes, you can manage access tokens and permissions through the Vinkius dashboard. This ensures only authorized developers can trigger outbound messages or view billing data.

Yes, your agent can call these MCP tools as part of larger automated pipelines. For example, it can check a build status and automatically text the team if a failure occurs.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher. Make sure your Copilot extension is updated and switched to Agent mode to enable tool execution.

All document files, text payloads, and phone records are processed in isolated, ephemeral environments. The zero-trust architecture ensures that no sensitive communication data is cached or stored.

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