How to Use the Etherscan MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure Etherscan for VS Code Copilot teams?

Add the server configuration to your project's .vscode/mcp.json file. Git commit it, and the tools will appear for anyone on your team.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use Etherscan for internal transactions?

Absolutely. Use gettxlistinternal to track complex contract interactions. It's built for developers who need deep visibility into EVM behavior.

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Team-wide Etherscan access in VS Code

Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` to the repo so every developer has the same tools. Everyone uses `get_tx_list` to investigate issues with the same data source. It eliminates the 'it works on my machine' problem. Your team shares a consistent way to query the chain.

Automated contract audits in VS Code

Run `get_source_code` and `get_abi` to perform quick security checks. The agent flags potential issues by comparing your local code against the deployed version. It brings professional-grade auditing to every PR. You catch discrepancies before they reach production.

Monitor network health in VS Code

Keep an eye on network conditions with `get_gas_oracle`. Your team can write deployment scripts that check the chain state before executing transactions. It makes your CI/CD pipelines smarter. Your agents act based on real-time data instead of static values.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Etherscan MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Git commit it, and the tools will appear for anyone on your team.

Absolutely. Use `get_tx_list_internal` to track complex contract interactions. It's built for developers who need deep visibility into EVM behavior.

Yes, it supports the latest MCP implementation in VS Code. Ensure you have the current version of the editor to utilize these tools properly.

You can set the key in your user settings or use a secure environment file. It keeps your credentials managed while allowing the team to function.

The server only transmits the specific contract address or transaction hash requested. No developer metadata or project files are ever shared with the data provider.

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