How to Use the CB Insights MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we set up the CB Insights MCP server for VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository's root directory and commit it to Git. Once your team pulls the changes, VS Code Copilot 1.96+ will automatically load the 13 MCP tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot analyze competitor data from CB Insights?

Yes, Copilot can call getorgcompetitors to fetch a list of direct rivals for any company. It can then analyze this data to write competitive intelligence reports or suggest product differentiators.

Q: How can we verify our connection to CB Insights inside VS Code?

You can ask Copilot to run checkcbistatus to verify the connection. It returns a quick status check showing that the server is ready to handle queries.

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Share CB Insights tools across your team

`list_deals` runs automatically when your team queries Copilot Chat about recent venture activities. Committing a shared configuration file to your repository gives every developer instant access to these tools. This setup lets your team use `list_industries` to catalog market sectors without leaving their workspace. You eliminate onboarding friction and ensure everyone builds with the same market intelligence.

Build custom dashboards using this MCP Server

`get_organization` extracts rich company profiles, tech stacks, and funding histories directly into your active workspace. Copilot uses these live payloads to generate accurate dashboard components and backend schemas. You can pull transaction histories with `get_deal` to populate financial charts. Having actual data structures on hand means your front-end components match your data models perfectly.

Track investor portfolios in VS Code

`get_investor_portfolio` exposes active investment trends directly to Copilot Chat. Your team can analyze venture backing patterns to identify strategic partners or potential acquirers. Pair this with `list_deals_by_org` to track capital flow over time. It gives your product managers and lead engineers the data they need to make long-term architecture decisions.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CB Insights MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository's root directory and commit it to Git. Once your team pulls the changes, VS Code Copilot 1.96+ will automatically load the 13 MCP tools.

Yes, Copilot can call `get_org_competitors` to fetch a list of direct rivals for any company. It can then analyze this data to write competitive intelligence reports or suggest product differentiators.

Yes, this server is compatible with Copilot Enterprise and team plans. It respects your organization's security policies while providing direct access to private market data.

You can ask Copilot to run `check_cbi_status` to verify the connection. It returns a quick status check showing that the server is ready to handle queries.

All data transfer is processed through the Vinkius secure MCP gateway, which is SOC 2 compliant. Your queries regarding confidential startup funding rounds and investor details are never used to train public models.

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