How to Use the Dext MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Dext MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Dext 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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Standardize Dext tools in VS Code Copilot

Commit your MCP configuration to your repository. Every dev on your team gets access to `list_inbox_items` and `get_item_details` without manual setup. It keeps the team focused on the same data. Everyone verifies their work against the same live account status.

Review accounting categories in VS Code Copilot

Check your chart of accounts directly in the editor. Use `list_accounting_categories` to ensure your team is using the correct ledger codes. It prevents errors before you commit code. You see exactly what is available in your Dext account configuration.

Manage partner accounts via VS Code Copilot

Switch between your client environments with ease. Use `list_accounting_clients` to see which accounts are active and ready for development. It handles the heavy lifting of API routing. You just focus on the accounting logic your team needs to ship.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Dext MCP in VS Code Copilot

Define the server in a .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it. Your team will have instant access to the tools once they open the repo.

Yes. Enable Agent mode in the chat window, and you can ask Copilot to fetch pending reviews or search your inbox for specific items.

The server only returns the data requested by your specific tool calls. It adheres to your configured API permissions and security policies.

The MCP Server handles authentication through an endpoint token. Your keys are never stored in your repo or shared with the editor.

Only metadata and account records are accessible through the tools. All your financial document files remain encrypted and isolated within the Dext environment.

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