How to Use the Exact Online Bouw MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share the Exact Online Bouw config with my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it. Any team member using VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the 12 tools on this MCP Server.

Q: How do I track developer hours using Exact Online Bouw in VS Code Copilot?

You can ask VS Code Copilot to run createtimetransaction to log engineering hours against specific internal project codes, matching your work breakdown structure.

Q: Does VS Code Copilot support Dutch tax validation?

Yes, the agent can inspect your tax compliance by calling listcosttransactions to verify that G-account allocations and VAT rates match Dutch construction standards.

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Team-wide ledger access with VS Code Copilot

The `get_project` tool keeps your entire development team aligned on the same Dutch accounting schemas. By committing an MCP Server configuration to your repository, VS Code Copilot lets every developer query project details without sharing personal API keys. Your team can instantly verify if their code handles complex work breakdown structures by calling `list_project_wbs` directly within their VS Code chat panel.

Automated cost tracking for dev teams

The `create_cost_transaction` tool logs development expenses and cloud hosting fees directly to your internal Dutch project codes. Don't let manual cost entries block your release cycle. This MCP Server lets VS Code Copilot record operational costs automatically. The agent checks your available margins by running `list_project_hour_budgets` to ensure your team's operational costs never exceed the allocated project limits.

Live CRM integration in your editor

The `list_accounts` tool fetches real CRM data to help you build client-facing dashboards. Building portal UI requires accurate customer records. VS Code Copilot calls this endpoint to let you test with authentic client profiles instead of dummy placeholders. When a project closes, the agent runs `list_time_transactions` to pull final timesheets and ensure all labor costs are fully settled before archiving the project.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Exact Online Bouw MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it. Any team member using VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the 12 tools on this MCP Server.

While Copilot cannot create new CRM accounts directly, it uses `list_accounts` to find existing ones and calls `create_project` to link them to new construction jobs.

You can ask VS Code Copilot to run `create_time_transaction` to log engineering hours against specific internal project codes, matching your work breakdown structure.

Yes, the agent can inspect your tax compliance by calling `list_cost_transactions` to verify that G-account allocations and VAT rates match Dutch construction standards.

All financial transactions and timesheet data are handled via secure MCP connections. VS Code Copilot never caches your ledger data, ensuring your Dutch construction records remain confidential.

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