How to Use the AntEater MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Create your Vinkius account to connect AntEater 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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Shared team context inside VS Code Copilot

Onboarding new developers is slow when they do not know who owns which service. Let your team run `list_users` to query the internal directory directly from their chat panel. VS Code Copilot reads the directory to suggest the right teammate for code reviews. It uses `get_user` to find their exact role and active projects.

Audit communication history without leaving your IDE

Before refactoring a legacy module, you should know why it was built. Use `get_contact_history` to pull up the original client conversations and requirements. This MCP Server retrieves the exact context behind old tickets. VS Code Copilot summarizes the discussion so you do not repeat past mistakes.

Verify service health during active development

Stopped getting updates? Run `check_anteater_status` to verify if your integration pipeline is still talking to the server. The tool returns a simple health check directly to your chat interface. It keeps your team from debugging network issues that do not exist.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about AntEater MCP in VS Code Copilot

Yes, you can do this easily. By committing the server settings to `.vscode/mcp.json`, everyone on your team gets instant access to the tools.

The extension uses your Vinkius token to authenticate requests. Your agent calls `get_profile` to verify your identity before running any team queries.

No local database is needed. The server runs in a cloud sandbox, allowing VS Code Copilot to query your team directory via secure HTTPS endpoints.

Yes, these tools are read-only, so your developers can safely query directories without risking accidental modifications to your records.

All directory queries are encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3. Your user profiles are handled in ephemeral MCP sandboxes that self-destruct as soon as the tool execution ends.

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