How to Use the Ask Kodiak MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does my team share the Ask Kodiak configuration for VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project's root directory and commit it to your repository. When other team members pull the latest changes, VS Code automatically loads the Ask Kodiak tools for them.

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Connect Ask Kodiak MCP to VS Code Copilot

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This server gives your entire team a shared set of tools for working with Ask Kodiak data. By committing a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repo, every developer gets instant access to tools like `list_products` and `get_product`. No more individual API keys or mismatched environments. Copilot can use these tools to find carrier appetites or pull product details, ensuring everyone on the team is building against the same live data source.

Generate Code with Live Context

Move beyond autocompleting boilerplate. With this connection, you can ask Copilot's agent to find relevant NAICS codes using `suggest_naics` and then write a function that implements that logic, right in your active file. You can also query for company information. Tell the agent to "get all products for [Company Name]" and it will use `get_company_products` to fetch the data and help you structure it in your code. It's context-aware coding.

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This MCP Server integrates directly with VS Code Copilot's agent mode. The setup is managed through a simple JSON configuration that your team can share. Once configured, the tools are ready. You can confirm the connection works by asking the agent to run `get_account_check`. This gives you a simple status check, so you know your team's agents can talk to the Ask Kodiak API.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Ask Kodiak MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project's root directory and commit it to your repository. When other team members pull the latest changes, VS Code automatically loads the Ask Kodiak tools for them.

Yes, that's a perfect use case. Just ask Copilot's agent, "Using Ask Kodiak, what are the best NAICS codes for a 'ghost kitchen'?" The agent will use the `suggest_naics` tool and give you a list.

Switch to the Copilot Chat view and ask it to run a diagnostic. Something like, "Use Ask Kodiak to check its account connection." The agent should respond with a success message by calling the `get_account_check` tool.

No, agent capabilities and MCP tool usage are available with a Copilot Business or Copilot Enterprise subscription. It works inside a standard VS Code setup.

Only the specific parameters for the tool being called are sent. If you search for an insurance product, only your search query goes to the server. None of your source code or file contents is ever transmitted. The Vinkius-managed server processes requests in a zero-trust, ephemeral sandbox.

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