How to Use the Climatiq Carbon Calculations MCP in VS Code Copilot
Manage carbon tracking across your team with VS Code Copilot and this MCP Server.
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Connect Climatiq Carbon Calculations MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Climatiq Carbon Calculations 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.
Sync emission sources in VS Code Copilot
Use `list_sources` to ensure every team member uses the same data foundation. You can commit the configuration to your repo so everyone stays on the same page. VS Code Copilot makes it easy to share these tools across your organization. It ensures your team's carbon reporting remains consistent across all workstations.
Track emission years in VS Code Copilot
Call `list_years` to see which periods are available for your analysis. You can keep your team's reports updated by selecting the most current emission factors. VS Code Copilot allows you to query this list while you work. It keeps your code base relevant to the latest reporting standards.
List categories in VS Code Copilot
Check `list_categories` to organize your data correctly. You can categorize your team's activities into the right buckets before running your estimation logic. VS Code Copilot helps you structure your code by providing clear category definitions. It saves you from manual categorization errors during development.
Set up Climatiq Carbon Calculations 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Climatiq Carbon Calculations 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 Climatiq Carbon Calculations tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Climatiq Carbon Calculations transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"climatiq-carbon-calculations-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
} Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Climatiq. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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