How to Use the Griffin MCP in VS Code Copilot

Deploy Griffin tools across your team in VS Code Copilot. Standardize how your engineers access financial data.

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Connect Griffin MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Griffin 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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List organizations in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_organizations` to let your team view all accessible entities from a single interface. It keeps everyone on the same page regarding access. This tool clears up confusion about which org is currently active. You'll see the full list without needing to check external dashboards.

Retrieve transaction history in VS Code Copilot

Fetch ledger history using `list_transactions` to debug payment issues. It provides the exact data your team needs to resolve support tickets. Your agents can parse these logs instantly. It removes the latency of waiting for a manual report from finance.

Verify KYC status with VS Code Copilot

Run `list_verifications` to check the compliance status of your users. It’s part of the standard toolkit for your engineering team. You don't have to leave the editor to see if a user is verified. The data appears directly in the chat, ready for your team to act on.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Griffin MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repo. This gives every team member access to the same Griffin toolset automatically.

Yes. It respects standard security protocols. Ensure your organization-wide config points to a secure endpoint.

Authentication is handled at the API level. If a user doesn't have a valid key, they won't be able to run the tools.

It touches your organizational and verification records. The server acts as a bridge, only surfacing data requested by your engineers.

Security is enforced through your API key and environment variables. The server itself holds no persistent data, ensuring your financial records remain private.

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