How to Use the Checkmarx MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Checkmarx MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Checkmarx 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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Share Checkmarx context in VS Code Copilot

Enterprise teams need consistent security tooling across every developer machine. You commit the MCP Server configuration to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file once. Everyone pulling the repository instantly gains the ability to query `list_projects` and verify their source control context. Finding the right product grouping is equally straightforward. Copilot checks `list_applications` to map individual microservices to their overarching risk reports. Developers stop asking where things are and just let the agent find the assigned application linkages.

Manage active scans directly from the editor

Kicking off a manual security check usually requires breaking focus to log into a portal. Copilot handles this by executing `run_scan` against your current branch. The agent grabs the new scan ID and tracks the progress natively. Visibility into the engine performance comes free. The AI retrieves `get_scan_details` to show developers exactly which SAST or SCA engines fired and how long they took. If a job hangs, they can trigger `cancel_scan` to free up system resources immediately.

Resolve SAST findings via MCP Server

Developers hate digging through massive security reports to find what they actually need to fix. Copilot pulls `get_scan_results` to display confirmed or urgent flaws right next to the code. They see the exact lines where the vulnerability was detected. Fixing complex injection flaws takes precision. The agent calls `list_bfl` to identify the Best Fix Location for a specific vulnerability node. It also reviews infrastructure files using `get_kics_results` to catch Terraform misconfigurations before they hit production.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Checkmarx MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the MCP Server details to your .vscode/mcp.json file in the project root. This shares the configuration with your entire team via Git. Switch Copilot Chat to Agent mode to start using the tools.

The agent queries your infrastructure findings directly. It separates Dockerfile and Kubernetes issues from standard application source code flaws.

Provide the scan ID and rule ID to your agent. It calculates the optimal node in your codebase to apply the patch so you resolve the entire vulnerability path.

Developers can list all historical and active jobs instantly. The agent retrieves the current status, timestamps, and targeted branches without opening a web browser.

Vinkius manages the connection while keeping your code execution timings and vulnerability nodes strictly ephemeral. The managed infrastructure authenticates the request and passes the data directly to your editor's memory. No third-party database logs your security defects.

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