ClearBank requires complex Body RSA Signatures, how does the prompt handle that?

We handle that completely in the background Engine! The Vinkius runtime grabs your static RSA Private Key from configurations. Every payload created by the Language Model is injected into the Hash, signed, base64 encoded and attached to the HTTP header automatically.

Can the AI Agent manage BACS/CHAPS limits inside ClearBank?

Yes! The core tools natively target both low-latency FPS (Faster Payments) and massive-liquidity CHAPS protocols natively exposed via ClearBank clearing ledgers.

Are Virtual Accounts actively provisioned by the Agent?

The tool `clearbank_create_account` pushes an instant request spinning up a routing footprint with its own independent balance ledgers.

ClearBank MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: ClearBank
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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

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About ClearBank MCP Server

The ClearBank MCP Server wraps incredibly defensive digital signatures (RSA-SHA256 PEM) autonomously underneath a native Language Model Chat interface. Meaning, your AI has programmatic limits to fire secure European and British payment rails on command natively.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ClearBank data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

Core Functionality

Virtual Account Provisioning — Manage deeply nested multi-layered B2B structures. Automatically provision Sort-Code ledgers via clearbank_create_account.
Payment Initiation (FPS & CHAPS) — Run automated payroll or contractor compensation using direct clearing paths via clearbank_create_faster_payment.
Algorithmic Tracing — Check real-time payment states organically utilizing clearbank_get_payment_status.

Use Cases

Baas Platforms — Direct integration validating funds exactly when needed under FPS limits.
Treasury Automation — Have the Agent review your high-volume clearing state.

The ClearBank MCP Server exposes 8 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.

How to Connect ClearBank to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ClearBank MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

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 ClearBank

Ask Copilot: "Using ClearBank, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the ClearBank MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with ClearBank 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

ClearBank + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the ClearBank 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

ClearBank MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect ClearBank to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

clearbank_create_account

Provision a new virtual UK Account

clearbank_create_chaps_payment

Can only be done during BofE operating hours. Dispatch a CHAPS High-Value Wire

clearbank_create_faster_payment

Dispatch an instant UK Faster Payment

clearbank_get_account_balances

Assess live balances for a specific account

clearbank_get_accounts

List all internal ClearBank ledgers

clearbank_get_payment_status

Inspect if an FPS or CHAPS instruction settled

clearbank_get_transactions

View deep transaction logs of the Account

clearbank_suspend_account

Immediately freeze an Account preventing transfers out/in

Example Prompts for ClearBank in VS Code Copilot

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

"Check our main UK sub-account. View the balances mapped onto it to find liquid limits."

"Initialize an FPS transfer. Send £1,500 from Account 'ACC-12' natively to sort code '404040' account '12341234'."

"Suspend suspicious account ID ACC-99 via API."

Troubleshooting ClearBank MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting ClearBank 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.

ClearBank + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating ClearBank 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.