How to Use the Chord Constructor MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Chord Constructor work with VS Code Copilot?

You configure the tool in .vscode/mcp.json. When you activate Copilot Chat and request a chord analysis, your agent calls the MCP server, receiving structured data directly into your workspace context.

Q: Is Chord Constructor available for team-wide use in VS Code Copilot?

Absolutely. By committing the configuration to .vscode/mcp.json, every developer on the team automatically gets access to the full capabilities of this MCP Server.

Q: How does Chord Constructor handle structural integrity when using VS Code Copilot?

The getchordinversions tool provides a complete list of all bass permutations. This helps your code maintain harmonic integrity by making sure no possible voicing is overlooked during development.

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Decompose and Standardize Chords

The `parse_chord_string` tool converts a standard chord name string into structured data. This is essential for team consistency, ensuring every developer uses the same method to identify roots and intervals from raw input. The resulting standardized format prevents arguments about notation ambiguity; it’s just clean, predictable JSON that everyone in the team can rely on.

Analyze Function and Arrangement

When building a scoring engine, you need to know the function. `determine_harmonic_role` identifies the harmonic role of a chord within a given key. You'll also use `generate_voicings`, which arranges notes into specific 'closed' or 'open' textures, helping team members write more musically cohesive code. It’s all about shared, predictable musical logic.

Calculate All Bass Permutations

Never forget an inversion again. The `get_chord_inversions` tool calculates every possible chord permutation based on which note serves as the bass. This function is perfect for enterprise development, where team members need a single source of truth regarding harmonic options. The MCP server makes this complex structural data available via your shared configuration.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Chord Constructor MCP in VS Code Copilot

You configure the tool in `.vscode/mcp.json`. When you activate Copilot Chat and request a chord analysis, your agent calls the MCP server, receiving structured data directly into your workspace context.

The tool handles musical theory data, specifically transforming raw chord notation strings into detailed structures including roots, intervals, and functional roles. It’s a clean stream of objective data.

Yes. You can incorporate the MCP into shared utility scripts that validate harmonic structure across different parts of your codebase, ensuring all components adhere to the same theory standards.

Absolutely. By committing the configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer on the team automatically gets access to the full capabilities of this MCP Server.

The `get_chord_inversions` tool provides a complete list of all bass permutations. This helps your code maintain harmonic integrity by making sure no possible voicing is overlooked during development.

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