How to Use the Black Duck (Synopsys) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use Black Duck (Synopsys) to check BOM status?

Yes, call getbomstatus to check the current calculation state. It confirms whether the scan data is accurate before you commit changes. This prevents false positives in your report.

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Connect Black Duck (Synopsys) MCP to VS Code Copilot

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Standardize security in VS Code Copilot

Commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repo so every dev uses the same Black Duck (Synopsys) tools. You ensure the whole team checks the same project versions. Use `list_projects` to verify that everyone is auditing the correct codebase. It prevents configuration drift across your engineering organization.

Automate audit tasks in VS Code Copilot

Call `list_vulnerabilities` during your pull request review to catch issues early. You get a list of threats that meet your policy criteria. Run `list_policy_rules` to confirm your local environment matches the team standard. It forces a consistent approach to dependency management.

Get deep project insights in VS Code Copilot

Use `get_project` to view the full details of your software supply chain. You see the project structure without logging into a web portal. Execute `list_users` to see who manages the project configurations. This helps your team coordinate security updates efficiently.

Setup guide

Set up Black Duck (Synopsys) 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 Black Duck (Synopsys) 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 Black Duck (Synopsys) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Black Duck (Synopsys) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Black Duck (Synopsys) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to the .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root. Git tracks this file, so every team member gets the same tools upon pulling the latest code. It creates a unified security workflow.

Yes, call `get_bom_status` to check the current calculation state. It confirms whether the scan data is accurate before you commit changes. This prevents false positives in your report.

The server operates within your existing security boundaries. It uses standard authentication tokens to talk to your instance. Your IT team manages access via the standard org-wide protocols.

The toolset is designed to query specific versions and projects by ID. You avoid loading massive reports by requesting only the data you need for the current task. It keeps your chat session responsive.

The server fetches vulnerability and project data directly from your host. This information is treated as transient memory within the Copilot session. Vinkius infrastructure ensures this channel is locked down.

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