How to Use the CountryStateCity MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share CountryStateCity across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Add the server configuration to your shared .vscode/mcp.json file. Once committed to your repository, every developer with Copilot can use the geographic tools.

Q: Why does CountryStateCity say a tool is restricted in VS Code Copilot?

The listcitiesbycountry tool is locked behind the Supporter+ tier. You can still use listcitiesbystate to pull cities for specific regions.

Equip your VS Code Copilot agents with verified global geographic data to build accurate address forms.

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Connect CountryStateCity MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect CountryStateCity 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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Team-wide geographic lookup with this MCP Server

The `list_countries` tool lets your development team share a single source of geographic truth inside VS Code Copilot. By committing the server config to `.vscode/mcp.json`, everyone on the team can fetch ISO codes instantly. Developers can call `get_country` directly from Copilot Chat to verify regional codes. This stops team members from using mismatched country formats in their codebases.

Build state-level validation in VS Code Copilot

The `list_states` tool queries regional subdivisions directly inside your editor. Your agent uses this data to write server-side validation rules for shipping or tax zones. You can also use `get_state` to double-check specific regional identifiers. Copilot reads these details directly, eliminating the need to search external documentation.

Inject real municipal data into your codebase

The `list_cities_by_state` tool populates your test suites with real city names. For larger scope tasks, `list_cities_by_country` provides full national lists, which requires a Supporter+ tier. This means your Copilot agent writes mocks and seeders with actual geographic data. You avoid the bugs that happen when test suites run on fake or misspelled city names.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about CountryStateCity MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to your shared `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Once committed to your repository, every developer with Copilot can use the geographic tools.

No, this server requires an active connection to the Vinkius platform. Your agent calls the hosted MCP endpoint to fetch the latest ISO codes and municipal data.

The `list_cities_by_country` tool is locked behind the Supporter+ tier. You can still use `list_cities_by_state` to pull cities for specific regions.

Just ask Copilot to list regions or cities. The agent will automatically select tools like `list_states` or `get_country` to answer your prompt.

No. All geographic lookups pass through a zero-trust, ephemeral sandbox. Your team's queries for countries, states, and cities are never stored or inspected.

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