How do I get my Common Paper API key?

You can generate an API key in your Common Paper account under Settings > Integrations.

Which agreement types are supported?

Common Paper supports standard contracts like NDAs, Cloud Service Agreements (CSA), and Data Processing Agreements (DPA).

Can I use custom templates?

Yes, you can use any template created in your Common Paper account by providing its unique template ID to the 'send_agreement' tool.

Common Paper MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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  "mcpServers": {
    "common-paper": {
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    }
  }
}

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About Common Paper MCP Server

Connect your Common Paper account to any AI agent and manage your commercial contracts through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Common Paper data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Agreement Management — List all signed agreements, check the status of pending contracts, and retrieve details for any specific document.
Contract Creation — Send new agreements such as NDAs, Cloud Service Agreements (CSA), and DPAs directly to partners using predefined templates.
Workflow Automation — Streamline your internal processes by programmatically fetching agreement data and triggering contract actions.

The Common Paper MCP Server exposes 10 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 Common Paper to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Common Paper 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 Common Paper

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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Common Paper MCP Server

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

Common Paper + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Common Paper 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

Common Paper MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Common Paper to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_webhook

Configure a new webhook to receive contract status updates

delete_webhook

Remove a previously configured webhook

get_agreement

Retrieve detailed information about a specific agreement

get_template

Retrieve details of a specific contract template

list_agreements

Retrieve a list of agreements (contracts) from Common Paper

list_signed_agreements

Quickly list all agreements that have been fully signed

list_templates

Retrieve a list of contract templates available in your account

list_webhooks

Retrieve a list of configured webhooks

search_agreements_by_email

Find agreements associated with a specific recipient email

send_agreement

Create and send a new agreement based on a template

Example Prompts for Common Paper in VS Code Copilot

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

"Show me all signed agreements in Common Paper."

"Send an NDA agreement to 'partner@example.com' using template ID 'tmpl-xxxx' in Common Paper."

"Get the current status of agreement 'agr-yyyy' in Common Paper."

Troubleshooting Common Paper MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Common Paper 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.

Common Paper + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Common Paper 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.