How to Use the FCC Broadcaster MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the FCC Broadcaster MCP server configuration with our team in VS Code Copilot?

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file containing the server settings to your Git repository. Every developer using VS Code Copilot with Agent mode enabled will automatically get access to the broadcast tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot query FM and TV stations simultaneously using FCC Broadcaster?

Yes, VS Code Copilot can call getfmstationdetails and gettvstationdetails in the same session. Your agent coordinates the calls to pull data for both radio and television networks.

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Standardize radio database lookups in VS Code Copilot

The `get_fm_station_details` tool provides your development team with instant access to FM radio licensing records inside the editor. By committing the configuration to your repository, every engineer on your team can query transmitter locations and frequencies. VS Code Copilot uses this shared toolset to answer technical questions about US radio infrastructure during code reviews. It keeps your team aligned on data formats without requiring external browser lookups.

Verify TV station metadata with this MCP Server

The `get_tv_station_details` tool pulls verified television broadcast configurations directly into your shared workspace. Your engineering team can inspect channel allocations and facility IDs without leaving their active code files. This server handles the underlying public API requests automatically. VS Code Copilot reads the structured JSON response, allowing your team to build compliant media pipelines with accurate regulatory data.

Team-wide broadcast lookups without API keys

This MCP Server queries public US government databases without requiring individual developer accounts or complex environment variables. You set up the configuration once, and the entire team gets immediate access to the broadcast registry. VS Code Copilot executes these queries in Agent mode to help developers write and test media integration scripts. It simplifies onboarding by removing the need for local database clones.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about FCC Broadcaster MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file containing the server settings to your Git repository. Every developer using VS Code Copilot with Agent mode enabled will automatically get access to the broadcast tools.

Yes, VS Code Copilot can call `get_fm_station_details` and `get_tv_station_details` in the same session. Your agent coordinates the calls to pull data for both radio and television networks.

No extra subscription is required for the database access itself. You only need a compatible version of VS Code Copilot and the server configured in your workspace settings.

This version of the server focuses specifically on FM and TV broadcast networks. You can look up any active US FM or television station using their official call signs.

The MCP Server runs in a secure, isolated sandbox environment that only forwards the raw call sign to the public FCC servers. VS Code Copilot manages the connection locally, ensuring that no internal codebase context or metadata is ever leaked during the lookup.

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