How to Use the AP Elections API MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I roll out the AP Elections API MCP Server to my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file at the root of your shared repository. Add the Vinkius server details, and commit the file. Every team member with VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the tools.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect AP Elections API 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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By calling `get_election_results`, engineering teams can share election tools across their entire workspace. Your agent can call this tool to verify data structures during code reviews. Everyone on the team gets immediate access to the same tools without configuring individual API keys. Your workspace gets consistent data fetching across all developer environments.

Debug election feeds directly from your editor

The `check_api_status` tool lets you verify the AP feed's availability without leaving your workspace. Your agent runs this check to rule out upstream issues when your local tests fail. It returns a simple status code that tells you if the AP server is responding. This keeps your team focused on writing code instead of debugging external network status.

Map race details and candidate fields automatically

Your agent uses `get_race_details` to inspect vote counts and precinct breakdowns during active development. This provides the exact schema needed to build clean data visualization dashboards. Pairing this with `list_election_candidates` and this MCP connection gives your team a complete picture of the election metadata. Copilot handles the raw data parsing, letting you focus on building the front-end layout.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about AP Elections API MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file at the root of your shared repository. Add the Vinkius server details, and commit the file. Every team member with VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the tools.

Yes, you can ask Copilot to fetch the latest numbers for any election date. The agent will run `get_election_results` and display the current vote counts directly in the chat panel.

Vinkius acts as the proxy, handling all the complex AP API authentication behind the scenes. You only need to place your Vinkius token in the `.vscode/mcp.json` configuration file to grant your team access.

Ask Copilot Chat to list the candidates for your target date. The agent will run `list_election_candidates` and return the formatted list of names and party affiliations immediately.

The server operates in a secure, zero-trust sandbox that only processes public election results, candidate listings, and race details. No proprietary source code is ever sent to or stored by the Vinkius gateway. All data transmissions are fully encrypted in transit.

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