How to Use the API Ninjas MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the API Ninjas configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the API Ninjas server details. Commit this file to Git so every developer on your team instantly gains access to these MCP tools.

Q: Can I calculate distance from raw step counts?

The getsteps tool takes step counts and calculates both distance and calories burned. Your agent can call this tool to convert activity tracker logs into usable metrics.

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Embed metabolic calculations in VS Code Copilot

The `get_bmr` tool calculates basal metabolic rate to provide standard baseline caloric metrics. VS Code Copilot reads this tool to help you write and validate health-tracking algorithms. Your team gets access to real biological equations without leaving the editor. Adding the `get_tdee` tool lets this MCP Server calculate total daily energy expenditure based on active lifestyles. VS Code Copilot uses these calculations to help you build personalized health features.

Query exercise directories inside VS Code Copilot

The `get_exercises` tool retrieves movement instructions, equipment needs, and difficulty levels. VS Code Copilot pulls this structured content directly into your active files to seed databases or mock fitness APIs. This speeds up your development cycle by eliminating manual data entry. Using the `get_sleep` tool helps your agent write logic for recovery tracking. VS Code Copilot evaluates sleep adequacy ranges to suggest optimal sleep targets for your users.

Standardize nutrition schema with this MCP Server

The `get_nutrition` tool outputs detailed macronutrient profiles for foods. VS Code Copilot uses this data to write precise parsers and validation schemas. Your team stays aligned on the exact structure of the incoming nutrition payloads. Calculating physical changes is managed by the `get_body_fat` tool. VS Code Copilot processes waist and neck dimensions to test your body composition logic.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about API Ninjas MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the API Ninjas server details. Commit this file to Git so every developer on your team instantly gains access to these MCP tools.

Yes, VS Code Copilot calls the API Ninjas exercise tool to fetch movement lists. It then writes the sorting and filtering logic based on the returned data.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher with the Copilot Chat extension installed. This setup ensures full compatibility with the API Ninjas tools.

The `get_steps` tool takes step counts and calculates both distance and calories burned. Your agent can call this tool to convert activity tracker logs into usable metrics.

No, all body measurements and activity logs are processed in an ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your sensitive physical data is never cached or stored on disk.

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