How to Use the Expensya MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does my team share the Expensya configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the MCP server details. When team members open the project, their editor loads the tools, giving everyone immediate access to the financial API.

Q: Can I check active user profiles in Expensya using VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can run getauthenticateduserprofile to verify which account is currently active. This ensures that any automated claims are filed under the correct developer's identity.

Q: Does Expensya support custom project tracking inside VS Code Copilot?

Yes, the listanalyticalprojects tool pulls active tracking codes into your workspace. Your agent can use these projects to categorize development expenses as they occur.

Q: How do I export raw transaction logs through the editor?

Use the exportexpensedata tool to pull transaction histories into your workspace. Your agent can clean, filter, and format this data directly inside your active editor tabs.

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Standardize Team Expense Tracking in VS Code Copilot

The `list_expense_reports` tool pulls project budgets and expense folders inside VS Code Copilot. By committing a shared configuration to your repository, every developer gains instant access to tracking tools. Your agent uses the MCP connection to scan code repositories for infrastructure costs and draft matching reports. This keeps your cloud bills and software subscriptions organized in one central place.

Verify Currencies and Tags in Chat

The `list_supported_currencies` tool verifies international transaction codes during development. Your agent queries this list along with `list_expense_tags` to tag claims with the correct cost centers. This prevents developers from submitting invalid claims that the finance team would otherwise reject. It keeps your internal financial pipelines running smoothly without manual intervention.

Automate Infrastructure Reimbursements

The `create_new_expense` tool files software license costs directly from your workspace. Your agent drafts the claim, attaches the receipt, and assigns it to the correct user profile using `get_authenticated_user_profile`. The system automatically matches the claim against approved `list_payment_methods` to verify the source. It eliminates the administrative overhead of maintaining development tool subscriptions.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Expensya MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the MCP server details. When team members open the project, their editor loads the tools, giving everyone immediate access to the financial API.

Yes, you can run `get_authenticated_user_profile` to verify which account is currently active. This ensures that any automated claims are filed under the correct developer's identity.

Yes, the `list_analytical_projects` tool pulls active tracking codes into your workspace. Your agent can use these projects to categorize development expenses as they occur.

Use the `export_expense_data` tool to pull transaction histories into your workspace. Your agent can clean, filter, and format this data directly inside your active editor tabs.

Authentication tokens and sensitive financial logs are managed through secure local environment variables or secure MCP sandbox isolation. No expense details or user profiles are stored by the editor or shared with external parties.

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