How to Use the Blockscout MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How to deploy Blockscout for VS Code Copilot teams?

Add the server definition to your shared .vscode/mcp.json file. Push the change to your repository, and every team member will see the tools in their Copilot chat.

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Shared blockchain tools for VS Code Copilot

Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` to the repo so everyone on the team uses the same tools. Everyone gets instant access to `get_block` and `get_transaction` without manual setup. It creates a unified dev environment. New developers join the project and start querying the chain immediately.

Automate contract lookups in VS Code Copilot

Use `get_contract_source_code` to pull current production logic into your chat window. The AI analyzes the code against your project's local changes. It keeps your team in sync with the deployed state. You avoid the drift that happens when people use outdated local copies.

Monitor indexing status in VS Code Copilot

Check the health of your data source with `get_indexing_status`. If you're building on top of a specific chain, your agent confirms the data is current. It removes the ambiguity of working with remote nodes. Your team knows exactly what state the chain is in before they ship code.

Setup guide

Set up Blockscout 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 Blockscout 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 Blockscout tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Blockscout transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Blockscout MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server definition to your shared `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Push the change to your repository, and every team member will see the tools in their Copilot chat.

The server uses standard transport protocols and requires no local installation of heavy dependencies. It fits perfectly into an IT-managed environment.

Yes, provided the endpoint configured in the server points to the public chain. It works just like any other API call your team makes.

Security is maintained by limiting tool access to specific read-only blockchain methods. No secrets or environment variables leave your machine through this server.

The server reads only public blockchain data like transaction hashes and contract ABIs. It never reads your source code files or environment configuration.

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