How do I get an API Token for Fulcrum?

Log in to your Fulcrum web app, click the Settings (gear icon), select 'API', and you can generate a new API Token.

Can I run SQL queries on my field data?

Yes! Use the 'query_records_sql' tool. Provide a standard SQL statement (e.g., SELECT * FROM "form_id") to instantly retrieve filtered datasets.

Is it possible to see the schema of a form?

Absolutely. The 'get_form_schema' tool retrieves the complete JSON definition of a form, including all its field keys, data types, and validation rules.

Can I programmatically create a new record?

Yes, you can use the 'create_record' tool. You will need the Form ID, latitude, longitude, and a JSON payload containing the specific form values.

Fulcrum MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Fulcrum
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Author: Vinkius

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About Fulcrum MCP Server

Connect your Fulcrum environment to any AI agent to automate your field data collection and mobile inspection workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Fulcrum is a no-code mobile data collection platform used to build custom apps for field inspections, surveys, and inventory management. This MCP server enables you to retrieve dynamic form schemas, list collected records, and query massive datasets directly through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Fulcrum data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

Key Features

Form Discovery — List all data collection apps (forms) and fetch detailed schemas including field definitions and validation logic.
Record Management — Access and retrieve collected field data, or create new records programmatically to keep your database updated.
Data Querying — Execute powerful SQL queries against the Fulcrum Query API to instantly retrieve and filter large datasets.
Team Oversight — List all organization members and system roles to manage user access and field workforce deployment.
Webhook Integration — Monitor configured webhooks to ensure your downstream systems are receiving real-time data syncs.
Real-time Synchronization — Keep your field intelligence accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.

The Fulcrum MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect Fulcrum to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Fulcrum MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Fulcrum

Ask Copilot: "Using Fulcrum, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Fulcrum MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Fulcrum through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Fulcrum + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Fulcrum MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Fulcrum MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Fulcrum to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

check_api_status

Verify API connection

create_record

Create data record

get_form_schema

Get form schema

get_record_details

Get record metadata

list_data_forms

List apps/forms

list_field_records

Can be filtered by form ID. List field data records

list_member_roles

g. Owner, Manager, Standard). List roles

list_organization_members

List team members

list_webhooks

List webhook configs

query_records_sql

Query data with SQL

Example Prompts for Fulcrum in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Fulcrum immediately.

"List all active forms/apps in my Fulcrum account."

"Run a SQL query to get the last 5 records from form 'form_123'."

"Show me the field schema for the 'Asset Inventory' form (ID: form_456)."

Troubleshooting Fulcrum MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Fulcrum to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Fulcrum + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Fulcrum MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.