Epic Fhir MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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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About Epic Fhir MCP Server
Connect Epic electronic health records to any AI agent and query clinical data through natural conversation instead of navigating complex EHR interfaces.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Epic Fhir 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
- Patient Search — Find patients by name, date of birth, or medical record number across your Epic system
- Clinical Encounters — Review admissions, ER visits, and outpatient appointments with dates, reasons, and locations
- Lab Results & Vitals — Pull observations including blood work, vital signs, and social history with reference ranges
- Diagnoses & Conditions — List active and resolved conditions with ICD-10 codes, onset dates, and severity
- Medications & Allergies — View current prescriptions, dosage instructions, and documented allergic reactions
- Appointments & Immunizations — Check upcoming schedules and full vaccination history with lot numbers
The Epic Fhir 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 Epic Fhir to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Epic Fhir 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 Epic Fhir
Ask Copilot: "Using Epic Fhir, help me...". 10 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Epic Fhir MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Epic Fhir 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
Epic Fhir + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Epic Fhir 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
Epic Fhir MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Epic Fhir to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
get_patient
Returns name, DOB, gender, race, ethnicity, address, phone, email, and all identifiers. Get patient details by ID
list_allergies
Includes substance, reaction type, severity, and clinical status. List allergies and intolerances
list_appointments
Includes date/time, provider, location, and status. List patient appointments
list_conditions
Includes ICD-10 codes, clinical status, verification status, onset date, and severity. List diagnoses and conditions
list_diagnostic_reports
Includes report type, results, conclusion, and performing organization. List diagnostic reports
list_encounters
Includes encounter type, period, reason, and location. List patient encounters/visits
list_immunizations
Includes vaccine type (CVX code), administration date, dose, site, and lot number. List immunizations
list_medications
Includes medication name, dosage, frequency, route, prescriber, and status. List medication requests
list_observations
Filter by category: vital-signs, laboratory, social-history. Includes values, units, reference ranges, and interpretation. List clinical observations
search_patients
Returns patient demographics including name, DOB, gender, address, and identifiers. Search patients by name, DOB, or MRN
Example Prompts for Epic Fhir in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Epic Fhir immediately.
"Find all patients named Smith born in 1985."
"Show me the latest lab results for patient e63wACU8F."
"List all active medications for this patient."
Troubleshooting Epic Fhir MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Epic Fhir to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Epic Fhir + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Epic Fhir MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect Epic Fhir with your favorite client
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Connect Epic Fhir to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.