How to Use the Cannlytics Strain API MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot generate TypeScript types from the Cannlytics Strain API responses?

Yes, the agent can inspect the output of getstrain and write exact type definitions. This helps prevent runtime errors in your cannabis inventory applications.

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Connect Cannlytics Strain API MCP to VS Code Copilot

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Share cannabis data tools across your team in VS Code

Standardize your development environment by committing the MCP Server configuration to your repository. Team members instantly access `get_strain` and `search_strains` without configuring individual API accounts. This shared access allows everyone to debug catalog integrations using the exact same data source. Your developers spend less time resolving environment differences.

Write inventory validation scripts using this MCP Server

Ensuring catalog accuracy requires cross-referencing industry standards. Your team can use `get_flavors` to programmatically verify that incoming inventory matches known flavor profiles. The copilot agent writes test suites that pull live data to assert taxonomy rules. This keeps your dispensary menus clean and accurate.

Generate strain effect matrices in VS Code Copilot

Building educational tools for consumers requires mapping physiological outcomes. Use `get_effects` and `get_similar_strains` via MCP to compile detailed matrices for your frontend apps. The Copilot agent processes these arrays to write clean TypeScript interfaces. You get production-ready types based on actual API payloads.

Setup guide

Set up Cannlytics Strain API 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.
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Add the Cannlytics Strain API 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 Cannlytics Strain API tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Cannlytics Strain API transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Cannlytics Strain API MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a shared configuration file in your project root. Once committed to Git, every developer on your team can use the tools in their Copilot chat.

Yes, the agent can inspect the output of `get_strain` and write exact type definitions. This helps prevent runtime errors in your cannabis inventory applications.

Ask Copilot to search for a specific variety using the chat box. The agent invokes `search_strains` and displays the matching cultivars directly in your sidebar.

No, the tools require an active internet connection to query the live database. However, the schema definitions are cached locally to keep the autocomplete fast.

Vinkius processes all strain lookup requests through ephemeral, single-use containers. Your search history and brand keywords are never stored or used to train external models.

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