How to Use the 4D MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Does VS Code Copilot support 4D administrative tasks?

You can perform any action defined in the server, such as deleteentity or updateentity. The agent acts as your interface to the database.

Deploy 4D database tools across your team using VS Code Copilot and shared configurations.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect 4D to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Team-wide 4D access in VS Code

Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` to your repo to give every engineer the same 4D toolset. They can run `list_entities` to verify data patterns during a sprint. This keeps your team on the same page. Everyone uses the same interface to query the database, reducing friction when debugging production issues.

Manage 4D entities in VS Code

Your developers can use `update_entity` or `create_entity` to fix data inconsistencies. The tool handles the JSON payload, so they don't have to manually craft REST requests. It turns a tedious manual task into a simple chat command. You save time and reduce the chance of manual entry errors.

Sync 4D catalog in VS Code

Use `get_catalog` to pull the current schema into the editor. Copilot uses this to write better code that matches your actual database structure. It understands your DataClasses perfectly. Your team spends less time looking up field names and more time building features.

Setup guide

Set up 4D 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 4D 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 4D tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent 4D transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "4d-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about 4D MCP in VS Code Copilot

Yes, commit the mcp.json file to your repository. This ensures every developer on your team has access to the exact same tool suite.

You can perform any action defined in the server, such as `delete_entity` or `update_entity`. The agent acts as your interface to the database.

Use environment variables for your endpoint tokens. This keeps sensitive auth data out of your git history while allowing the server to function.

The server accesses your application records and catalog metadata. It only interacts with the data you explicitly query through the tools.

It is built for team environments. Since configurations are file-based, your IT team can manage access and ensure compliance across the organization.

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