How to Use the ClickBid MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we configure the ClickBid MCP server for our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project's root directory. Add the ClickBid server details to the mcpServers object in that file, and then commit it to your Git repository. Every team member who pulls the latest code will have the tools configured automatically.

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Team-Wide Access to Auction Data

The best part of this integration is the shared setup. You add the ClickBid MCP server configuration to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it to your repository. That's it. Now every developer on the team automatically has the same set of tools. When a new engineer joins, they just clone the repo and Copilot is ready to go. They can ask, "List all current auction items" and get an immediate answer from `list_clickbid_items` without any personal setup. It removes friction and ensures everyone is working with the same context.

Manage Bidders and Items from the Editor

This server gives your team the power to make changes to your ClickBid event without leaving VS Code. It's not just for reading data. You can create, update, and manage records directly from the Copilot chat panel. Imagine a developer handling a support request. They can confirm a bidder's details with `get_clickbid_bidder`, then fix a typo with `update_clickbid_bidder`, all within their editor. It's faster than context-switching to a web admin panel and keeps developers in their flow.

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Use Copilot's agent mode to script repetitive setup tasks for your ClickBid events. If you need to add dozens of new items or register a list of bidders, you can get Copilot to help you write the script to do it. Just tell Copilot, "Write a Node.js script to read items from this CSV and add each one using the `create_clickbid_item` tool." The agent will generate working code that uses the MCP tool, showing you exactly how to automate the process for next time.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ClickBid MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project's root directory. Add the ClickBid server details to the `mcpServers` object in that file, and then commit it to your Git repository. Every team member who pulls the latest code will have the tools configured automatically.

Yes. While it's great for teams, a solo developer can configure it globally. Use the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P) and search for 'MCP: Open User Configuration' to set up the ClickBid server for all your projects.

Definitely. Once the MCP server is configured, you can ask Copilot's agent, "Create a new bidder named John Smith with email john@example.com." It will use the `create_clickbid_bidder` tool to add the record to ClickBid.

The main advantage is the shared, repository-based configuration. It makes onboarding new developers simple and guarantees that your entire engineering team is using the same set of tools and has the same capabilities, which is critical for larger, managed teams.

Copilot's agent accesses specific data from your ClickBid account—like bidder profiles, item lists, and donation amounts—but only when your prompts require it. Because this runs within the VS Code and GitHub Copilot ecosystem, it operates within an enterprise-ready, SOC 2 compliant environment. Access is governed by the `.vscode/mcp.json` file your team controls.

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