How do I get a Dext API Key?

Log in to your Dext account, navigate to **Settings > API**, and you can retrieve your unique API Key from that section. Ensure your plan includes API access.

Can the agent see receipt images?

The agent can retrieve the URL for the item image, allowing you to click and view the original document directly from the chat interface.

Does the integration support multiple currencies?

Yes, Dext automatically extracts the currency from your documents, and the agent will display the total amounts with their respective currency codes.

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

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About Dext MCP Server

Integrate Dext (formerly Receipt Bank), the leading bookkeeping and accounting automation platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your digital inbox of receipts and invoices, track supplier extraction data, and monitor accounting categories and client accounts using natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Dext 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

Inbox Oversight — List and retrieve detailed information for all items in your Dext inbox, including processing status.
Data Extraction — Access granular technical metadata for extracted receipts, including tax details and supplier info.
Client Management — List and review accounting clients and their integration settings in your partner account.
Account Intelligence — Monitor connected bank accounts and accounting categories available for classification.

The Dext 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 Dext to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Dext 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 Dext

Ask Copilot: "Using Dext, help me..." — 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Dext MCP Server

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

Dext + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Dext 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

Dext MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

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

get_account_metadata

Retrieve metadata and usage limits for your Dext account

get_item_details

Get detailed information for a specific inbox item

list_account_users

List all users with access to the current Dext account

list_accounting_categories

List the chart of accounts or categories available for classification

list_accounting_clients

List all clients associated with your Dext partner account

list_connected_bank_accounts

List all bank accounts configured for statement extraction

list_extracted_suppliers

List all suppliers automatically extracted from your documents

list_inbox_items

List all pending and processed items (receipts, invoices) in your Dext inbox

list_items_pending_review

Identify inbox items that are currently in the "Review" status

search_inbox_by_keyword

Search for receipts or invoices by supplier name or description

Example Prompts for Dext in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all items in my inbox that need review."

"Show me the details for the item from 'Starbucks' on June 12th."

"Search my inbox for 'office supplies'."

Troubleshooting Dext MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Dext 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.

Dext + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Dext 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.