How to Use the BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer API) configuration with our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it. Every team member using VS Code Copilot with MCP enabled will automatically gain access to the BlockCypher tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer API) to query smart contracts?

Yes. Copilot uses the callethcontractmethod tool to execute read or write operations on deployed Ethereum contracts, pulling the results directly into your active editor session.

Q: Does BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer API) support test networks in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, it supports BCY and BETH testnets. Copilot can call fundbcytestaddress or fundbethtestaddress to provision test tokens automatically during your debugging sessions.

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Team-wide blockchain tooling inside VS Code Copilot

The BlockCypher MCP Server brings live Bitcoin and Ethereum data directly into your team's shared VS Code workspace. By committing the server config to your repo, Copilot uses `get_blockchain` and `get_token_info` to keep your entire engineering team aligned on network states. Developers can highlight a block hash in their code and ask Copilot to inspect it. The agent calls `get_block_by_hash` or `get_block_by_height` to resolve the data and explain the block contents inline.

Build and broadcast transactions through chat

The BlockCypher transaction interface lets your team draft, verify, and broadcast transactions directly within the Copilot Chat panel. Your agent initiates the pipeline with `new_transaction` to construct the raw payload and outputs it for developer review. Once your local signing tool signs the payload, Copilot calls `send_transaction` to push it to the live network. This keeps your deployment workflow visible, auditable, and fast inside the editor.

Real-time address tracking and testnet funding

This MCP integration allows Copilot to set up live event monitoring and manage test balances during development. The agent uses `create_webhook` to register callbacks for specific address activities, speeding up webhook handler testing. When developers need to test transaction flows, Copilot calls `fund_bcy_test_address` or `fund_beth_test_address` to instantly provision test funds. Your team avoids manual faucet searches and keeps their focus on writing code.

Setup guide

Set up BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer 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.json in your workspace.
2

Add the BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer 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 BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer API) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer API) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "blockcypher-multi-chain-blockchain-developer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about BlockCypher (Multi-chain Blockchain Developer API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it. Every team member using VS Code Copilot with MCP enabled will automatically gain access to the BlockCypher tools.

Yes. Copilot uses the `call_eth_contract_method` tool to execute read or write operations on deployed Ethereum contracts, pulling the results directly into your active editor session.

Yes, it supports BCY and BETH testnets. Copilot can call `fund_bcy_test_address` or `fund_beth_test_address` to provision test tokens automatically during your debugging sessions.

You can configure a shared team token in the Vinkius dashboard or have each developer set their own local environment variable. Copilot uses `get_token_info` to verify the limits and status of the active token.

Your sensitive API tokens and transaction payloads are handled within VS Code's secure environment. The Vinkius MCP Server processes all requests in an isolated sandbox, ensuring your private keys and credentials never persist on external infrastructure.

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