How to Use the Arcadia Plug MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I verify the Arcadia Plug connection in VS Code Copilot?

Use the getaccountcheck tool. It confirms your link is live so you can proceed with your work.

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Connect Arcadia Plug MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Arcadia Plug 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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Commit your server config to the repo to give every dev the same access. Using `list_accounts` ensures everyone is looking at the same organization data. This keeps your team on the same page. You avoid configuration drift by keeping the settings in your project root.

Check meter health in VS Code Copilot

Run `list_meters` to see which utility assets are currently reporting. It provides a clear overview for the whole team to verify infrastructure. Your agent helps you confirm system status quickly. You spend less time debugging connections and more time building features.

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Use `list_statements` to get a history of bills for your project. This MCP Server lets your team audit past expenses without manual exports. Developers can pull this data into their IDE. It turns a manual task into a simple chat command.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Arcadia Plug MCP in VS Code Copilot

You can commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository. This ensures every teammate has access to the same utility tools.

The server is fully compatible with agent mode. You can ask the AI to list your meters or get statements through the standard chat interface.

Your utility records are encrypted during transit. The server ensures that only authorized users within your environment can trigger data requests.

Use the `get_account_check` tool. It confirms your link is live so you can proceed with your work.

The server acts as a scoped proxy. It only retrieves the statement records you specifically request, keeping your sensitive billing history isolated from your codebase.

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