Can my AI agent issue a DIAN-compliant electronic invoice for Colombia?

Yes! Use the `create_invoice` tool with the client ID, line items, and dates. Alegra automatically handles DIAN electronic validation and stamping for Colombian tax compliance. The invoice number sequence is managed by Alegra's configured resolution.

How do I look up a client's outstanding balance and contact details?

Use the `get_contact` tool with the client's Alegra ID. You'll receive their complete profile including legal name, NIT or CC number, fiscal regime, address, phone, email, and any outstanding receivable balance.

Can I manage inventory across multiple warehouses through my AI agent?

Yes. Use `list_warehouses` to see all your configured locations, then use `list_items` to browse your catalog with stock levels per warehouse. You can also create new items with `create_item` specifying their type (product or service) and pricing.

Alegra Alternative MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 14 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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{
  "mcpServers": {
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    }
  }
}

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About Alegra Alternative MCP Server

Connect your Alegra cloud accounting platform to any AI agent and manage your entire financial operation through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Alegra Alternative data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 14 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Invoice Management — Create, list, and inspect sales invoices with DIAN electronic invoicing compliance for Colombia, including tax breakdowns and payment tracking
Contact Directory — Manage your complete client and supplier database with NIT/CC identification, fiscal regime classification, and outstanding balances
Inventory Control — Browse products and services, check stock per warehouse, manage pricing, and create new catalog items
Expense Tracking — List supplier bills, purchase invoices, and track payable obligations across your accounting periods
Payment Monitoring — Query received payments, bank account balances, and reconciliation status in real-time
Tax Configuration — Access IVA rates, retention types, ICA taxes, and country-specific tax parameters

The Alegra Alternative MCP Server exposes 14 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 Alegra Alternative to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Alegra Alternative 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 Alegra Alternative

Ask Copilot: "Using Alegra Alternative, help me...". 14 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Alegra Alternative MCP Server

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

Alegra Alternative + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Alegra Alternative 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

Alegra Alternative MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (14)

These 14 tools become available when you connect Alegra Alternative to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_contact

For Colombian tax compliance (DIAN), include the identification type (NIT, CC, CE) and number. The contact can be tagged as client, supplier, or both. Create a new contact (client or supplier)

create_invoice

For Colombian DIAN electronic invoicing compliance, the invoice is automatically validated and stamped. Requires a client ID and at least one line item with the product/service details. Create a new sales invoice

create_item

The item can be used in future invoices, purchase orders, and inventory tracking. Set the type to "product" for physical goods with stock management or "service" for intangible services. Create a new inventory item

get_contact

Get full details of a specific contact

get_invoice

Get full details of a specific invoice

get_item

Get full details of a specific inventory item

list_bank_accounts

List all bank accounts

list_bills

List supplier bills and purchase invoices

list_contacts

Each contact includes their legal name, NIT/CC identification, address, phone, email, and whether they are classified as a client, supplier, or both. List all contacts (clients and suppliers)

list_invoices

List sales invoices

list_items

List all inventory items

list_payments

List received payments

list_taxes

List configured tax rates

list_warehouses

List all warehouses

Example Prompts for Alegra Alternative in VS Code Copilot

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

"List the last 5 invoices and show me which ones are still unpaid."

"Create an invoice for client ID 42 with 3 units of item 15 at $50,000 COP each."

"Show me all IVA tax rates configured in my Alegra account."

Troubleshooting Alegra Alternative MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Alegra Alternative 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.

Alegra Alternative + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Alegra Alternative 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.