How to Use the ClearBank MCP in VS Code Copilot

Deploy ClearBank tools across your team using VS Code Copilot.

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Connect ClearBank MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect ClearBank 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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Setup ClearBank with VS Code Copilot

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Shared ClearBank tools in VS Code Copilot

Commit your configuration to the repo via .vscode/mcp.json so every dev has access to `clearbank_get_accounts`. It ensures the whole team uses the same ledger access patterns. Engineers can run `clearbank_get_payment_status` to troubleshoot production issues together. It pulls the exact state from the banking rails into the IDE.

Automate ClearBank ops in VS Code Copilot

Use `clearbank_create_faster_payment` to set up automated payout scripts. The agent helps you define the payment structure and executes it through the connected server. You can also verify ledger health using `clearbank_get_transactions`. It provides a quick way to audit history while you are already deep in the codebase.

Control ClearBank access in VS Code Copilot

Implement security workflows using `clearbank_suspend_account` that your team can invoke during an incident. The tool is ready to go as soon as it is added to the shared config. Provision new accounts using `clearbank_create_account` directly from the editor. It keeps your infrastructure setup managed and version-controlled within the same repo.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ClearBank MCP in VS Code Copilot

Define the server in your .vscode/mcp.json file. This allows the entire team to access the ledger tools once they open the project.

Yes. If the server is configured, the agent can call the payment tool during business hours to process high-value transfers.

It does. By committing the config to your repository, you ensure every developer has the same secure access to banking operations.

We use a zero-trust model where the server manages all auth. No sensitive banking data is persisted in your git history or local logs.

The server only accesses the specific transaction logs you request during a session. This ephemeral data access ensures your financial records are never exposed unnecessarily.

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