How to Use the Clearstory MCP in VS Code Copilot

Sync your engineering team on construction data using Clearstory and VS Code Copilot.

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Connect Clearstory MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Clearstory 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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Standardize team workflows with VS Code Copilot

Commit your .vscode/mcp.json to the repo so everyone on your team uses the same Clearstory tools. It removes the guesswork from setting up local environments. Every dev gets access to `list_construction_projects` and other core functions automatically. Your team stays aligned on the same project data.

Get project details in VS Code Copilot

Run `get_project_construction_details` to pull specific site info during a code review. It helps you understand the context of the construction project you're currently editing. Your agent handles the request, grabbing the latest data from the field. You get the facts without leaving the editor.

Monitor changes with VS Code Copilot

Stay on top of site updates by calling `list_change_notifications`. It lets your team track communication between customers and contractors directly in the chat. This keeps your code aware of shifting project requirements. You can adjust your implementation as soon as a new notification hits the system.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Clearstory MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to your project's .vscode/mcp.json file. Once committed, everyone on the team can use the tools immediately after pulling the latest code.

Yes, the server includes a tool to list project contracts. You can call it from the chat to verify financial links against your code.

It does. By configuring the server in your workspace, your agents can interact with your construction data to assist with development tasks.

All requests are processed in memory and never written to disk or shared with third parties. Your construction records are transient and only exist for the duration of the agent's response.

We enforce strict access controls on every tool call. Your sensitive CORs and labor rates are encrypted in transit and protected by your organization's security policies.

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