How to Use the Genius MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I get album data using the Genius MCP Server in VS Code Copilot?

Use the getalbum tool with a known album ID. It will return the track list and release date for your team to use.

Standardize music data across your team with VS Code Copilot. The Genius MCP Server makes API access a shared reality.

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Connect Genius MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Genius 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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Search songs across your team

Configure `search_songs` in your shared `.vscode/mcp.json` file so everyone on the team has the same access. It finds tracks by title or artist, ensuring your team stays on the same page. This is how you keep your development environment consistent. No more manual data entry; everyone pulls from the same source.

Pull lyrics and metadata

Use `get_song` to grab lyrics and album info for your features. It’s built for teams that need consistent data for their music applications. It handles the heavy lifting of parsing the API response. You get clean data ready for your production code.

Integrate annotations in VS Code

Fetch detailed `get_song_annotations` to add context to your music apps. It’s ideal for teams building features that show the meaning behind the lyrics. Since the tools are configured globally, you can switch between tasks without losing access to these data points. It’s about building faster with fewer configuration headaches.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Genius MCP in VS Code Copilot

Define the server in your .vscode/mcp.json file. Your team can then trigger the search tool through the Copilot Chat interface.

Yes, by committing the configuration file to your repo. Everyone on the team gets access to the same tools once they pull the latest code.

It is, provided you are running a recent version of the editor. The server integrates right into your existing chat workflow.

Use the `get_album` tool with a known album ID. It will return the track list and release date for your team to use.

The server retrieves your token from the local environment. It never transmits your key over the network, ensuring that only your local instance communicates with the Genius API.

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