Can I create a certificate and send it to someone in one workflow?

Yes! First use `create_credential` with the recipient details and template ID, then `issue_credential` to make it official, and finally `send_credential` to deliver it via email.

How do I find the right template ID to use when creating a credential?

Use the `list_credential_templates` tool to browse all available templates. Each template includes its ID, name, and description. Copy the ID and use it in the `create_credential` tool.

Can I search for a credential by the recipient's email address?

Absolutely. Use the `search_credentials` tool and enter the recipient's email as the query. It will return all credentials matching that email address.

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Certifier MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 12 tools to Check Certifier Status, Create Credential, Get Credential, and more

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About Certifier MCP Server

Connect your Certifier account to any AI agent and manage your entire digital credentialing workflow through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Certifier data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Credential Lifecycle — Create, update, issue, and send credentials (certificates, badges, diplomas) to recipients.
Template Management — Browse and inspect credential templates to choose the right structure for each certification.
Design Control — List and review visual design templates that define certificate appearance and branding.
Recipient Search — Search across all credentials by recipient name, email, or custom ID to quickly find records.
Status Verification — Confirm API connectivity and check your total credential count.

The Certifier MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 12 Certifier tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to Certifier through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning digital-credentials, certificates, badges, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

check_certifier_status

Verify Certifier API connectivity

create_credential

Requires recipient name, email, and template ID. Create a new credential for a recipient

get_credential

Get full details of a specific credential

get_credential_template

Get details of a specific credential template

get_design_template

Get details of a specific design template

issue_credential

Once issued, it gets a verification URL and cannot revert. Issue a draft credential to make it official

list_credential_templates

Use template IDs when creating new credentials. List all credential templates

list_credentials

List all issued credentials

list_design_templates

List all design templates

search_credentials

Search credentials by recipient name or email

send_credential

Send a credential to the recipient via email

update_credential

Only draft credentials can be modified. Update an existing credential

Connect Certifier to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Certifier into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Certifier

Ask Copilot: "Using Certifier, help me...". 12 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Certifier MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Certifier through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Certifier + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Certifier MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Example Prompts for Certifier in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Certifier immediately.

"List all my credential templates in Certifier."

"Create a certificate for John Smith (john@example.com) using template tpl_8a2bc."

"Search for all credentials issued to anyone at example.com."

Troubleshooting Certifier MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Certifier to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Certifier + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Certifier MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.