How to Use the BCLaws API MCP in VS Code Copilot
Standardize legal research across your team by deploying the BCLaws API MCP server in VS Code.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect BCLaws API MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect BCLaws API 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.
Team-wide BCLaws API access in VS Code
Commit your `mcp.json` to the repo so every developer has the same tools. Everyone uses `search_bc_laws` to maintain consistency across your engineering workflow. This ensures your team references the same legislative data. No more fragmented research or out-of-sync docs during development.
Automate statute lookups in VS Code
Call `get_bc_statute` through the Copilot chat to pull legal text into your project. It saves your team from digging through government websites manually. The agent handles the retrieval process quickly. You spend less time searching and more time building software that complies with provincial rules.
Monitor BCLaws API health in VS Code
Use `check_api_status` to ensure your tools are running correctly across the organization. It acts as a quick check for your team's configuration. You'll know immediately if the service is down. It prevents your developers from running into errors caused by connection issues.
Set up BCLaws API 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the BCLaws API 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 BCLaws API tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent BCLaws API transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bclaws-api-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by BCLaws API. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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