How do I get my Applied Epic API credentials?

Register your application in the [Applied Dev Center](https://developer.myappliedproducts.com/) to receive a Client ID and Client Secret. You will also need your Enterprise ID and Epic Database Name.

What is the Database Name?

The Database Name is the internal name of your Applied Epic database. You can find this information in your Epic platform settings or by contacting your agency's system administrator.

Can I see document attachments?

Yes, the `list_attachments` tool allows you to find documents and files linked to clients and policies, though the content itself remains secured in your Epic platform.

Applied Epic MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Applied Epic
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Author: Vinkius

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About Applied Epic MCP Server

The Applied Epic MCP Server provides a powerful natural language interface to your Applied Systems insurance management platform. Connect your Applied Epic account to your AI agent to gain real-time visibility into your client relationships, policy lifecycles, and agency workflows.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Applied Epic data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

Key Capabilities

Client Management — List and search for clients, and access full demographic and compliance data.
Policy Lifecycle — Track active and historical policies, including effective and expiration dates and current statuses.
Workflow Automation — Create and manage activities (tasks/logs) directly from your chat interface to ensure consistent follow-ups.
Lines of Business — Drill down into specific lines of business for any policy, such as Workers Comp or General Liability.
Attachment Oversight — Find and manage documents, photos, and proof of insurance linked to your clients and policies.
Secure Integration — Uses industry-standard OAuth 2.0 authentication to safely access your agency's data.

The Applied Epic MCP Server exposes 9 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 Applied Epic to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Applied Epic 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 Applied Epic

Ask Copilot: "Using Applied Epic, help me...". 9 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Applied Epic MCP Server

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

Applied Epic + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Applied Epic 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

Applied Epic MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (9)

These 9 tools become available when you connect Applied Epic to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_activity

Create a new activity record

get_account_check

Verify Applied Epic account connection

get_client

Get details for a specific client

get_policy

Get details for a specific policy

list_activities

List all activities (tasks/logs)

list_attachments

List all file attachments

list_clients

List all insurance clients in Applied Epic

list_lines

g., Workers Comp, GL) for a specific policyId. List lines of business for a policy

list_policies

List all insurance policies

Example Prompts for Applied Epic in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all active insurance clients."

"Show me upcoming policy expirations for next month."

"Create an activity 'Renewal Follow-up' for client ID 'C998877'."

Troubleshooting Applied Epic MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Applied Epic 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.

Applied Epic + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Applied Epic 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.