How to Use the Gem MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Gem MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Gem 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.

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VS Code Copilot MCP Server

This MCP Server exposes your talent pipeline to your development environment through `list_candidates` and `get_candidate_details`. Your entire engineering team gets the same API access just by pulling the shared configuration file from Git. When a developer builds an integration for the HR team, Copilot pulls real applicant records. It uses the actual data structures to write the parsing logic. You stop guessing what the payload looks like and start coding against the real thing.

Build Candidate Update Tools

Creating internal tools means modifying data, so this MCP connection provides `create_crm_candidate` and `update_crm_candidate`. Copilot writes the exact mutation functions needed to move a prospect from one stage to another. You can also programmatically attach feedback using `add_candidate_note` and read past interactions with `list_candidate_notes`. The AI tests these functions directly in the editor chat before you commit a single line of code.

Read Custom Project Data

Every recruiting team uses custom tags, which Copilot reads instantly via `list_crm_custom_fields`. It references these exact field names when generating your TypeScript types or Python dataclasses. The agent also maps out your internal hiring structure using `list_talent_projects` and `list_recruiting_team`. If you need to debug the connection during development, it runs `verify_api_connection` to check the authentication headers.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Gem MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository and add the configuration details. Commit this file so your whole team gets the tools automatically.

Yes. The agent runs the sequence listing tool to pull active email campaigns. It uses that context to help you write code that triggers automated follow-ups.

It does. Once you commit the configuration file, any developer on the project can access the tools. They just need to switch their chat to Agent mode.

The AI queries the custom fields endpoint directly. It reads the exact naming conventions your recruiters use and applies them to your code variables.

This endpoint processes proprietary candidate lists and internal hiring metrics. Your requests route through an ephemeral V8 sandbox that requires only a single endpoint token. The session state evaporates instantly, leaving zero footprint behind.

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