How to Use the Currents MCP in VS Code Copilot
Manage global news feeds for your team in VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Currents MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Currents 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.
Shared news access for VS Code Copilot teams
Commit the server config to your repository and give the whole team access to `get_latest_news`. Everyone gets the same live data access for their coding tasks. It removes the need for individual setup. Your team stays in sync with real-world events without leaving the editor.
Standardized news categories for VS Code Copilot
Use `list_categories` to define the topics your team tracks for project research. This keeps the data source consistent across all developer machines. Everyone pulls from the same verified sources. It brings order to how your team gathers external context.
Query news archives inside VS Code Copilot
Run granular searches with `search_news` to find historical context for your features. The agent can pull these articles into your PR descriptions or technical specs. It makes your documentation more grounded in reality. You spend less time searching and more time shipping.
Set up Currents 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 Currents 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 Currents tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Currents transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"currents-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 Currents. 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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Common questions about Currents MCP in VS Code Copilot
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