How do I get an API Key for GiveForms?

Log in to your GiveForms dashboard, navigate to Settings > Integrations, and look for the REST API section to find your Organization ID and API Key.

Can I manually add donations via the agent?

The current version of the GiveForms API is primarily designed for data retrieval and auditing. Creation tools may be added in future updates.

How do I find a specific Campaign ID?

The Campaign ID is the number found at the end of the URL when you view or edit a campaign within your GiveForms dashboard.

Is the donation data returned in real-time?

Yes, all data retrieved through this MCP server is fetched directly from the GiveForms REST API, providing you with the latest available donation records.

GiveForms MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About GiveForms MCP Server

Connect your GiveForms account to any AI agent to automate your donation data extraction and fundraising reporting through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). GiveForms is a high-conversion donation platform for nonprofits. This MCP server enables you to retrieve detailed donation records, filter contributions by campaign, and search for donor activity directly through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings GiveForms data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

Key Features

Donation Oversight — List all donation records for your organization and fetch detailed metadata for specific contributions.
Campaign-Specific Tracking — Filter and retrieve donations associated with a specific fundraising campaign ID.
Donor History Discovery — Search for donation records using a donor's email address or their full name to understand their giving history.
Real-time Data Access — Safely query your donation database with a secure integration designed for data visibility and reporting.
Organization Insights — Access high-level metadata for your authenticated organization to verify connectivity and settings.
Real-time Synchronization — Keep your fundraising data accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.

The GiveForms MCP Server exposes 8 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 GiveForms to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the GiveForms 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 GiveForms

Ask Copilot: "Using GiveForms, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the GiveForms MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with GiveForms 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

GiveForms + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the GiveForms 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

GiveForms MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect GiveForms to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

find_donations_by_email

Search donor by email

find_donations_by_name

Search donor by name

get_donation_details

Get donation metadata

get_organization_info

Get org metadata

list_all_donations

List all records

list_campaign_donations

Filter by campaign

list_recent_donations

List latest records

verify_api_connection

Check connection

Example Prompts for GiveForms in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all donations received this month."

"Find all donations from donor 'alice@email.com'."

"Show me the 5 most recent donations for campaign '98765'."

Troubleshooting GiveForms MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting GiveForms 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.

GiveForms + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating GiveForms 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.