How to Use the Chord Substitution Finder MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: What’s the best way to integrate Chord Substitution Finder into a new project in VS Code Copilot?

Commit the .vscode/mcp.json file first. Then, have your developers use Agent mode and run analyzeprogressiontension, followed by findsubstitutions for specific chords.

Chord Substitution Finder: Standardizing music theory analysis across your entire VS Code Copilot team.

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Commit the tools and standard configurations using `.vscode/mcp.json`. Every developer on the team gets access to `analyze_progression_tension`, letting them measure harmonic tension against a shared, consistent set of rules.

Consistent Substitution Finder for Teams

When any developer needs options, they use `find_substitutions`. This ensures that everyone is using the same logic and available chords when building out musical concepts within the repository. It's predictable.

Detailed Theory Documentation in VS Code Copilot

The team can rely on `get_substitution_detail` to pull up technical write-ups for any chord change. This keeps documentation consistent, making sure every developer understands the 'why' behind the music theory.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Chord Substitution Finder MCP in VS Code Copilot

The MCP is configured in your project root and used via Agent mode. This means every developer uses the same secure, Vinkius-managed tools to analyze music theory without needing local installs.

It handles musical theory and harmonic structure data. Specifically, it reads chord names, progressions, and the relationship between chords in functional harmony.

Absolutely. By centralizing the tool configuration, your entire team works from a single source of truth for harmonic analysis. It keeps the musical theory consistent across all files.

Yes. The MCP is built to handle diverse inputs, supporting everything from simple folk progressions to complex, modern jazz substitutions for the team's needs.

Commit the `.vscode/mcp.json` file first. Then, have your developers use Agent mode and run `analyze_progression_tension`, followed by `find_substitutions` for specific chords.

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