How to Use the FDA (openFDA) MCP in VS Code Copilot
Deploy shared regulatory tools in VS Code Copilot. Standardize how your engineering team accesses official health data.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect FDA (openFDA) MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect FDA (openFDA) to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Standardized FDA (openFDA) access for VS Code
Commit your configuration to the repo so your whole team works with the same data source. Everyone gets identical access to official health registries. Use `search_drug_labels` or `search_device_adverse_events` to ensure your team is looking at the same regulatory information.
Team-wide safety monitoring in VS Code
Centralize your research workflows by giving every dev access to the same toolset. Your Copilot agent provides consistent answers based on official API results. Invoke `search_drug_enforcement` to keep your team informed about critical recalls affecting your development projects.
Real-time supply chain data in VS Code
Keep your applications updated with the latest shortage information. Your team can query the API directly to build robust alert systems for medical facilities. Run `get_drug_shortages` to see which products are currently unavailable and use `search_ndc` for accurate drug identification.
Set up FDA (openFDA) MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the FDA (openFDA) 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 FDA (openFDA) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent FDA (openFDA) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"fda-openfda-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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