How to Use the Buy Me A Coffee MCP in VS Code Copilot
Manage your Buy Me A Coffee creator account through VS Code Copilot to keep your team aligned on performance.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Buy Me A Coffee MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Buy Me A Coffee 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.
Track creator performance in VS Code Copilot
Use `get_account_stats` to pull your metrics into the chat window. Your team can see live growth trends without leaving the IDE. This MCP Server connects your workflow to your earnings. Everyone on the team sees the same data, ensuring you stay in sync.
Fetch supporter lists in VS Code Copilot
Run `list_supporters` to grab your latest donor info. It is useful for generating reports or checking membership status during development. Your agent handles the data retrieval. You spend less time checking dashboards and more time coding.
Query content and products in VS Code Copilot
Access your blog posts and digital products with `list_posts` and `list_extras`. The agent uses this info to inform site builds or content updates. You have direct access to your creator assets. It bridges the gap between your store data and your local development environment.
Set up Buy Me A Coffee 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 Buy Me A Coffee 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 Buy Me A Coffee tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Buy Me A Coffee transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"buy-me-a-coffee-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 Buy Me A Coffee. 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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