How to Use the Brex MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share the Brex MCP configuration with my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Every developer using VS Code 1.96+ with Copilot will automatically inherit access to the MCP Server tools.

Q: How do I verify which cards are active?

Run the brexlistcards command in Copilot Chat. The agent will retrieve and display a clean list of all issued cards across your company, including their active statuses.

Equip your engineering team to manage Brex budgets and cards directly from VS Code Copilot.

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Audit Brex budgets directly inside VS Code Copilot

The `brex_list_budgets` tool gives your entire engineering team visibility into active department programs directly from the chat pane. Developers can check remaining funds before requesting resources for new cloud environments. By committing the MCP Server configuration to your repository, every team member gets instant access to these budget tools. VS Code Copilot helps you maintain fiscal discipline without scheduling sync meetings.

Register corporate vendors inside VS Code

The `brex_create_vendor` tool allows developers to register new SaaS providers and contractors directly from their editor. You don't need to hand off vendor details to the finance team via email. The tool integrates with `brex_list_vendors` so Copilot can check if the vendor already exists in your system. This keeps your accounts payable clean and prevents duplicate entries across the organization.

Issue sandbox cards inside the VS Code editor

The `brex_create_card` tool lets your team provision dedicated virtual cards for testing or software subscriptions without leaving their workspace. You can restrict these cards to specific budgets to prevent overspending. This MCP Server handles the API calls and prints the card details securely in your chat window. Developers can immediately bind these cards to their deployment configurations.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Brex MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Every developer using VS Code 1.96+ with Copilot will automatically inherit access to the MCP Server tools.

Only if you authorize it. When configured, Copilot can use the `brex_get_balance` tool to display your cash balances directly in the chat, helping you monitor operational funds.

Yes, if your API token has the correct permissions, you can run `brex_create_user` to invite team members. This makes onboarding developers to your financial platform a simple chat prompt.

Run the `brex_list_cards` command in Copilot Chat. The agent will retrieve and display a clean list of all issued cards across your company, including their active statuses.

Your corporate card details and budget programs are secured via enterprise-grade tokenization. The MCP Server routes all API calls through a zero-trust sandbox, ensuring your financial secrets are never exposed to external logs.

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