How to Use the freee MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure VS Code Copilot to use the freee tools?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project's root directory and add the freee MCP Server configuration. Once that file is committed to git, your whole team will have access to the tools in Copilot Chat's Agent mode.

Q: Can my team get a list of all expense reports from freee using VS Code Copilot?

Yes. The listexpenses tool is included in this MCP server. Any developer on your team can ask the Copilot agent to fetch the latest expense applications from your freee account.

Q: Is it possible to check account balances from freee within VS Code Copilot?

It is. The listwalletables tool allows the Copilot agent to retrieve information on bank accounts and wallets from freee. Your team can use this for quick financial checks without leaving their editor.

Give your whole team access to freee from VS Code Copilot. Check invoices, deals, and tax codes without leaving the editor.

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Standardize team access to freee

Set up the freee MCP server once in your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it to your repository. Now every developer on your team automatically gets the same set of tools for interacting with your company's Japanese accounting data. No more individual setups or passing around API keys. This ensures your entire team works with a consistent toolset. When someone needs to check a transaction, they can just ask Copilot to `get_deal`. It removes friction and keeps your team in sync with the finance department.

Audit tax codes from your editor

Imagine a developer is building a new feature for your e-commerce site that needs to handle Japanese consumption tax. Instead of searching through wikis or asking the finance team, they can just ask Copilot in VS Code. The agent will use the `list_taxes` tool to pull the current, accurate tax codes directly from your live freee account. They get the right information instantly, reducing the risk of errors and saving time for everyone involved.

Build internal tools faster

Your team needs to build a dashboard for tracking unpaid invoices. With this MCP connection, a developer can ask Copilot to `list_invoices` with a 'not_paid' status. The agent fetches the real data, which can then be used to prototype the front-end or a backend script. This turns Copilot into an active participant in your development process. It uses tools like `list_expenses` and `list_partners` to provide real data, which helps your team build and validate internal tools much more quickly.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about freee MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project's root directory and add the freee MCP Server configuration. Once that file is committed to git, your whole team will have access to the tools in Copilot Chat's Agent mode.

Yes. The `list_expenses` tool is included in this MCP server. Any developer on your team can ask the Copilot agent to fetch the latest expense applications from your freee account.

It is. The `list_walletables` tool allows the Copilot agent to retrieve information on bank accounts and wallets from freee. Your team can use this for quick financial checks without leaving their editor.

This managed MCP server handles authentication, tool definition, and security for you. You get immediate, secure access for your entire team through a simple JSON config file, saving significant development and maintenance time.

Access is managed through the Vinkius platform, which is built for enterprise security. Your API token for freee is stored securely and never exposed client-side. All requests for financial data, such as invoices, deals, and tax codes, are processed in isolated, SOC 2 compliant environments, ensuring your company's data is protected.

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