How to Use the Commodities MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot pull live metal prices using Commodities?

Yes, it can. Your agent runs getgoldprice or getsilverprice to fetch current spot prices directly into your active workspace.

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Commit a single configuration file to your repository to give every developer access to global market data. Your VS Code Copilot agent uses `list_all_commodities` to find correct exchange codes instantly. This MCP Server allows developers to write financial services without leaving their editor. The team can query `get_precious_metals_prices` to test metal calculations with fresh NYMEX and CME numbers.

Fetch raw energy benchmarks inside your workspace

Keep your energy-focused code accurate by querying `get_energy_commodities_prices` directly in your chat. VS Code Copilot reads the live response to help you debug pricing pipelines. If you only need specific values, your agent calls `get_crude_oil_price` or `get_natural_gas_price`. This ensures your code works with actual WTI and natural gas futures instead of stale placeholder data.

Analyze agricultural markets while writing code

Track soft commodities and grain futures using `get_agriculture_commodities_prices` inside your workspace. VS Code Copilot evaluates global crop pricing to let you write smarter trading scripts. You can also target individual contracts with `get_wheat_price` or `get_coffee_price`. This pulls precise CBOT values to help you verify your formulas during active development.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Commodities MCP in VS Code Copilot

Save the Commodities MCP Server details in your project's configuration file and commit it to Git. Every team member using VS Code Copilot gets immediate access to tools like `get_copper_price`.

Yes, it can. Your agent runs `get_gold_price` or `get_silver_price` to fetch current spot prices directly into your active workspace.

Not at all. The tools run through a fast, lightweight connection, fetching data like `get_brent_crude_oil_price` in milliseconds.

Ask your agent to show the available exchanges. It will execute `list_all_commodities` to display the full list of over thirty commodities.

All exchange queries and pricing requests are routed through single-use, zero-trust sandboxes. Vinkius never logs or retains the specific financial symbols or price data your team requests.

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