How do I find my Affinda API Key?

Log in to Affinda, click on your profile avatar, and go to **Settings** > **API Keys**. You can generate a new token there. Remember to copy it immediately, as it is only shown once.

What document types are supported?

Affinda supports dozens of specialized models including Resumes, Invoices, Receipts, Passports, Driver Licenses, and Purchase Orders. Use the `list_document_types` tool to see the full list for your account.

Can I parse a document via a public URL?

Yes! The `create_document` tool accepts a `url` parameter. Simply provide the direct link to the PDF or image, and Affinda will retrieve and parse it automatically.

Affinda MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 5 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Affinda MCP Server

Connect your Affinda account to your AI agent to unlock powerful intelligent document processing (IDP). From automatically extracting details from resumes and invoices to auditing document statuses across your workspaces, your agent handles structured data extraction through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Affinda data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 5 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Automated Document Parsing — Upload PDFs or images of resumes, invoices, and passports for high-accuracy JSON extraction
Workspace Oversight — List and audit documents within your specific workspaces to maintain organizational control
Extraction Model Management — List available document types (Resume, Invoice, Receipt, etc.) supported by your account
Real-time Status Tracking — Retrieve the parsing status and technical metadata for any uploaded document
Metadata Insights — Quickly identify processing errors or missing data across your document library directly from chat

The Affinda MCP Server exposes 5 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Affinda to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Affinda MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Affinda

Ask Copilot: "Using Affinda, help me...". 5 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Affinda MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Affinda through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Affinda + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Affinda MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Affinda MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (5)

These 5 tools become available when you connect Affinda to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_document

Defaults to synchronous waiting for the output. Upload and parse a PDF or image into Affinda via its public URL for high-accuracy JSON extraction

get_document

Retrieve the fully structured JSON data and status for a specific processed document in Affinda

list_document_types

Retrieve exactly which parsing models the Affinda account supports (e.g. Resume, Invoice, Passport)

list_documents

Retrieve all parsed documents in an Affinda workspace with their processing status

list_workspaces

Retrieve all container workspaces for documents created within your Affinda account

Example Prompts for Affinda in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Affinda immediately.

"List all documents in my 'HR Recruitment' workspace."

"Parse this resume URL: https://example.com/cv.pdf using the 'resume' model."

"List the available document types in my account."

Troubleshooting Affinda MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Affinda to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Affinda + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Affinda MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.