Can I check the status of a specific proposal using the agent?

Yes! Use the `get_proposal` tool with the Proposal ID. Your agent will fetch the latest status, such as whether it has been viewed or accepted.

How do I list all my clients in Bidsketch?

Simply ask the agent to `list_clients`. It will retrieve the directory of all companies and persons registered in your Bidsketch account.

Does the integration allow me to create a new client?

Yes! Use the `create_client` action with the name and optionally the email. Your agent will register the new client in your Bidsketch account instantly.

Bidsketch MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Bidsketch MCP Server

Connect your Bidsketch account to any AI agent and orchestrate your professional proposal workflows through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Bidsketch data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Proposal Management — List, retrieve, and create proposals to speed up your sales process.
Client Oversight — Manage your client directory, including contact details and history.
Template Discovery — Access and list your saved proposal templates for consistent document generation.
Fee Auditing — List and verify the fees and line items associated with your proposals.
User Profiles — Retrieve account and user information directly from your workspace.

The Bidsketch MCP Server exposes 10 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 Bidsketch to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Bidsketch 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 Bidsketch

Ask Copilot: "Using Bidsketch, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Bidsketch MCP Server

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

Bidsketch + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Bidsketch 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

Bidsketch MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Bidsketch to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_client

Create a new client

create_proposal

Create a new proposal

get_client

Get specific client details

get_proposal

Get specific proposal details

get_user_details

Get current user details

list_clients

List all clients

list_fees

List fees for a specific proposal

list_proposals

List all proposals

list_templates

List all proposal templates

update_proposal

Update an existing proposal

Example Prompts for Bidsketch in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all active proposals in Bidsketch."

"Find the contact ID for 'Acme Corp'."

"Show my last 5 proposal templates."

Troubleshooting Bidsketch MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Bidsketch 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.

Bidsketch + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Bidsketch 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.