How to Use the Brasil.io MCP in VS Code Copilot
Share Brazilian public data access across your team using VS Code Copilot.
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…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Brasil.io MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Brasil.io 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.
Explore datasets in VS Code Copilot
The `list_datasets` tool allows your team to see available tables from the platform. It is useful for standardizing which data sources everyone uses. Everyone gets the same list of tables. It keeps the team on the same page when starting a new data task.
Examine metadata with VS Code Copilot
Use `get_table_metadata` to review table columns and structures. It helps everyone understand the schema before writing queries. Your team can rely on accurate metadata to build features. It reduces the back-and-forth about how the data is actually stored.
Fetch table data in VS Code Copilot
Call `query_table_data` to pull records into your workspace. You can filter data programmatically and use the results in your code. This MCP Server provides a consistent way to get data for the whole team. It makes your development process more predictable.
Set up Brasil.io 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 Brasil.io 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 Brasil.io tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Brasil.io transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brasilio-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 Brasil.io. 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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