How to Use the FirstPromoter MCP in VS Code Copilot

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

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in the root of your shared Git repository. Define the server settings and reference your API keys using system environment variables. Once committed, any teammate with the Copilot extension can use the tools.

Q: Does this server handle custom referral parameters?

Yes, the tools return full payloads from endpoints like getpromoter. Any custom fields or tracking parameters you set up in your dashboard will appear in the JSON responses inside your chat.

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VS Code Copilot tools for affiliate management

This MCP Server integrates with VS Code Copilot to give your entire engineering team access to `list_promoters` and `list_campaigns`. By committing the server configuration to your repository, every developer gets instant access to live referral statistics. This keeps your team aligned during billing updates. Developers can check the structure of active campaigns using `get_campaign_report`. There is no need to share administrative web credentials. The agent handles the queries securely through the workspace configuration.

Direct lead and payout auditing

Audit referral data directly from your chat sidebar using `get_lead` and `get_payout_stats`. When debugging a customer payment issue, you can ask Copilot to verify the affiliate connection. The agent fetches the lead record and displays the conversion history. You can verify if a specific commission was generated by running `list_conversions`. This allows your developers to diagnose tracking script bugs on your checkout pages without leaving the IDE.

Automated partner rewards

Issue testing rewards using `create_reward` and `get_promoter_report`. When building custom affiliate portals, you must verify that reward webhooks trigger correctly. The agent can create a reward on a test profile to verify the webhook payload. You can check the resulting state by calling `list_rewards`. This ensures your reward distribution system works perfectly before you deploy it to production.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about FirstPromoter MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in the root of your shared Git repository. Define the server settings and reference your API keys using system environment variables. Once committed, any teammate with the Copilot extension can use the tools.

Yes, you can limit capabilities by using an API key with read-only permissions in your environment. This allows your team to use `list_promoters` but prevents them from executing `create_reward` in production.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher along with the GitHub Copilot extension. Make sure to switch Copilot Chat to Agent mode so it can run the API tools.

Yes, the tools return full payloads from endpoints like `get_promoter`. Any custom fields or tracking parameters you set up in your dashboard will appear in the JSON responses inside your chat.

The integration runs locally on your workstation. Sensitive customer details, transaction history, and lead tracking data fetched via `list_leads` are processed in memory and never sent to any third-party storage.

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