How do I find my Alchemy API Key?

Log in to your [**Alchemy dashboard**](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/), create an app for your desired network, and you will find your API Key in the 'API Key' section. Copy and paste it below.

Which networks are supported?

Alchemy supports Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, and more. Ensure you provide the correct network slug (e.g., 'eth-mainnet') in the configuration.

Can the agent show NFT metadata?

Yes. The `get_owned_nfts` tool retrieves the list of NFTs owned by an address, including titles and token IDs from the metadata.

Alchemy MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Alchemy MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire web3 research and blockchain auditing workflow with Alchemy, the comprehensive platform for decentralized data. By connecting Alchemy to your agent, you transform complex RPC querying into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve wallet balances, audit NFT ownership, and query transaction receipts without you ever touching a block explorer. Whether you are conducting investment research or monitoring digital assets, your agent acts as a real-time blockchain analyst, ensuring your data is always precise and up-to-the-minute.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Alchemy data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 6 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Wallet Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution balances for any Ethereum or compatible address, including native and ERC-20 tokens.
NFT Oversight — Audit the NFT collection for specific owners to maintain a clear view of digital asset distribution and metadata.
Transaction Intelligence — Query real-time transaction receipts to understand the status and outcome of blockchain events instantly.
Network Discovery — Retrieve the latest block numbers to assist in regional and temporal blockchain planning.
Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your web3 research workflow is always operational across supported networks.

The Alchemy MCP Server exposes 6 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 Alchemy to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Alchemy 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 Alchemy

Ask Copilot: "Using Alchemy, help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Alchemy MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Alchemy 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

Alchemy + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Alchemy 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

Alchemy MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect Alchemy to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

check_api_status

Check if the Alchemy service is operational

get_latest_block_number

Get the number of the most recent block

get_owned_nfts

Get all NFTs owned by a specific address

get_token_balances

Get all ERC-20 token balances for a specific address

get_transaction_receipt

Get the receipt of a transaction by hash

get_wallet_balance

Get the balance of an Ethereum address in wei

Example Prompts for Alchemy in VS Code Copilot

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

"What is the balance of Ethereum address '0x123...' using Alchemy?"

"Show all NFTs owned by '0x456...'."

"What is the latest block number on 'eth-mainnet'?"

Troubleshooting Alchemy MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Alchemy 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.

Alchemy + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Alchemy 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.