Bold MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 14 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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About Bold MCP Server
Connect your Bold merchant account to any AI agent and gain full control of your Colombian payment infrastructure through natural conversation.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Bold data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 14 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- Terminal Management — List all bound datáfono devices (Smart Pro, Smart Mini) and trigger in-store payment flows remotely
- Online Payments — Process card-not-present payments, create shareable payment links, and manage the full transaction lifecycle
- Transaction Intelligence — Query historical transactions by date range, inspect individual payment details including card brand and settlement data
- Refund Operations — Issue full reversals on approved online payments back to the original payment method
- Webhook Configuration — Register and manage real-time HTTPS endpoints for transaction event notifications
- Balance Monitoring — Check your merchant account balance including available funds and pending disbursements
The Bold MCP Server exposes 14 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 Bold to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bold 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 Bold
Ask Copilot: "Using Bold, help me...". 14 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Bold MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Bold 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
Bold + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Bold 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
Bold MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (14)
These 14 tools become available when you connect Bold to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
create_online_payment
Requires card tokenization details, the amount in COP, and payer information for Colombian anti-fraud compliance. Process an online card payment
create_payment_link
The link includes the specified amount in Colombian Pesos (COP) and a reference description. Generate a shareable payment link
create_webhook
) in your Bold merchant account. Register a new webhook endpoint
delete_webhook
Remove a webhook endpoint
get_account_balance
Get current merchant account balance
get_online_payment
Get details of an online payment
get_payment_link
Get details of a specific payment link
get_transaction
Get details of a specific transaction
initiate_terminal_payment
This requires the terminal serial number and the payment amount in COP. Trigger a payment on a physical terminal
list_payment_methods
List accepted payment methods
list_terminals
) currently linked to your Bold merchant account, including their serial numbers and connectivity status. List all bound payment terminals
list_transactions
List recent payment transactions
list_webhooks
List configured webhooks
refund_payment
The refund is processed back to the original payment method and may take 5-10 business days to reflect on the cardholder's statement. Issue a refund for a processed payment
Example Prompts for Bold in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Bold immediately.
"Show me all the datáfono terminals connected to my Bold account."
"Create a payment link for 150,000 COP for the invoice #INV-2024-089."
"List all transactions from the last 7 days and show me the total processed."
Troubleshooting Bold MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Bold to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Bold + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bold MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect Bold with your favorite client
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Connect Bold to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 14 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.