How to Use the Basin MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Basin MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Basin 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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Share Basin tools in VS Code Copilot

Commit your .vscode/mcp.json to your repo so every developer on your team has the same tools. It removes the guesswork from managing form data. Everyone gets access to `list_submissions` and `get_form` right in their chat sidebar. It standardizes how your team handles incoming leads.

Automate submission cleanup in VS Code Copilot

Keep your backend clean by letting your team mark spam directly from the editor. Use `mark_as_spam` to flag junk entries as they appear in the logs. It makes managing high-volume forms much faster. You don't have to leave your IDE to keep your data quality high.

Verify webhooks with VS Code Copilot

When your team changes a webhook, you can test it instantly. Call `refire_webhooks` for a recent test submission to confirm the endpoint is working. It makes the feedback loop immediate. You fix the code, test the hook, and verify the result without switching tools.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Basin MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit the configuration file to your repository. This ensures every team member has access to the same tools once they open the project.

Yes, you need to be in Agent mode for the tools to function. Once enabled, you can chat with your code and the server simultaneously.

It is built for teams. By using shared config files, you keep your setup consistent and compliant with your team's internal standards.

Only the people with access to your IDE configuration and your Basin account credentials can access the data.

The server uses token-based auth to ensure only authorized users see form submissions. No data is cached or stored outside of the active session.

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