How to Use the Bing Search MCP in VS Code Copilot
Connect Bing Search to VS Code Copilot. Let your engineering team share live web data across the entire repo.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Bing Search MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Bing Search 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 Bing Search for VS Code Copilot
Commit your configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json` so every dev on your team uses the same tools. The `search_web` tool ensures everyone has access to the latest web data. It removes the friction of manual setup. Your team stays in sync with real-time information from the web.
News tracking in VS Code Copilot
Keep your team updated on industry shifts. The `get_trending_news` tool pulls current events that might impact your development roadmap. Your agent can summarize these findings in your chat. It keeps the whole engineering squad on the same page.
Local discovery in VS Code Copilot
Need to find physical locations or business data? Use `search_local` to pull information directly into your VS Code Copilot session. It saves time spent jumping between windows. You get the data you need to make decisions right where you work.
Set up Bing Search 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 Bing Search 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 Bing Search tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Bing Search transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bing-search-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 Bing Search. 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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