How to Use the Certifier MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I update existing Certifier drafts in VS Code?

Yes, the updatecredential tool lets you edit any draft before it is officially issued. You can make these changes right in your chat window.

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Connect Certifier MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Certifier 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.

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Deploy Certifier MCP Server for your team

Commit your mcp.json to your repo so every developer on your team has access to the same tools. It standardizes how your team interacts with the API. Use `list_credential_templates` to ensure everyone uses the correct IDs. It keeps your issuance process consistent across the whole organization.

Issue badges directly from VS Code

Call `create_credential` inside a chat session to generate a badge for a user. It's faster than using a dashboard when you are already deep in the code. Once the draft is ready, `send_credential` triggers the email. The AI confirms the delivery status so you know the recipient received their certificate.

Search and audit records in VS Code

Use `search_credentials` to look up a specific user's status without leaving your editor. It's a quick way to verify if a student or event attendee received their badge. If you need deep details, `get_credential` provides the full record. It puts the information you need in your side panel.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Certifier MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root. Add the server details there, and restart your Copilot Chat to begin using the tools.

Yes, by committing the configuration file to Git, every teammate gets the same tools. It ensures the whole team uses the correct credentials.

Your credential metadata is processed via a secure tunnel. We restrict access to your issuance records so only your authorized team members can view them.

Yes, the `update_credential` tool lets you edit any draft before it is officially issued. You can make these changes right in your chat window.

The server uses a single endpoint token to authenticate requests. Your credential data remains isolated from other extensions, maintaining a strict security boundary.

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