How to Use the GlobalGiving MCP in VS Code Copilot

Manage global charity initiatives with the GlobalGiving MCP Server inside VS Code Copilot.

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Connect GlobalGiving MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect GlobalGiving 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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Standardized nonprofit project access

Commit your configuration to the repo so your whole team uses the same tools. VS Code Copilot agents can invoke `list_all_projects` to ensure everyone is looking at the same data set. It aligns your team on specific project requirements without needing to manage individual API keys or configurations.

Targeted initiative discovery

Quickly find relevant efforts using specialized tools like `find_health_initiatives` or `find_education_initiatives`. Your VS Code Copilot agent parses these results instantly. This allows your team to build features around specific causes without manually scrubbing GlobalGiving search results.

Deep charity metadata retrieval

Fetch detailed org info with `get_charity_details` directly from your IDE. Your VS Code Copilot agent provides the necessary context for your team to make informed decisions. It keeps your development lifecycle tight by providing the data you need exactly where you're typing code.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about GlobalGiving MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. This allows your team to share the configuration across the entire repository.

Yes, you provide the credentials to the server. The MCP server then handles the handshake with GlobalGiving so your agent can function.

The server processes public project data only. Your internal project code and private keys remain separate from the data returned by the GlobalGiving API.

You get 12 distinct tools covering everything from theme-based searching to deep charity metadata. Your agents can call these to build out your application logic.

It works wherever Copilot Chat is active. You can use it to pull project lists or check charity status while writing documentation or planning your next sprint.

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