How to Use the DOJ Civil Rights Data MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share DOJ Civil Rights Data access with my team in VS Code?

Commit the mcp.json file to your repository. This ensures that every team member has the exact same tools available for their Copilot agent.

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Access DOJ Civil Rights Data in VS Code

By adding the server to your `.vscode/mcp.json`, the entire team gains access to `list_blog_entries`. This ensures everyone is working from the same source of truth. It eliminates discrepancies in research. When an engineer needs to reference a policy, the AI pulls the actual document instead of relying on outdated training data.

Retrieve documents for team projects

Use `get_press_release` to pull specific case details for shared documentation. It’s perfect for teams that need to maintain high-fidelity records of enforcement history. The tool provides structured output, allowing your Copilot agent to draft summaries or reports based on actual government filings.

Standardize search with MCP tools

The `list_press_releases` tool allows your team to query for specific civil rights categories consistently. You can define standard search parameters in your project configuration. This creates a repeatable process for gathering legal context. Every developer on the team uses the same toolset to get the data they need.

Setup guide

Set up DOJ Civil Rights Data 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 DOJ Civil Rights Data 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 DOJ Civil Rights Data tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent DOJ Civil Rights Data transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "doj-civil-rights-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about DOJ Civil Rights Data MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit the `mcp.json` file to your repository. This ensures that every team member has the exact same tools available for their Copilot agent.

Yes. The server runs as a local subprocess, keeping your internal development environment isolated from the public internet.

The tools only fire when the agent invokes them. There is no background overhead, ensuring your editor remains fast while you work.

The server only touches public records. No internal project code, secrets, or user data are sent to the DOJ API endpoints.

You control access via your repository configuration. Only those with the `mcp.json` file in their workspace can call the tools through their editor.

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