How to Use the GRIN MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure the GRIN MCP server for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root. Commit it to Git so everyone's workspace gets the tools instantly.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot track active GRIN influencer campaigns?

Yes. The listcampaigns tool lets VS Code Copilot pull active GRIN campaign lists and performance metrics directly into your workspace.

Q: How does VS Code Copilot access GRIN conversion data?

The listconversions tool retrieves GRIN sales and ROI metrics directly. This allows VS Code Copilot to analyze real-world performance data during development.

Q: Can I view creator content within the editor?

Yes, the listcontent tool retrieves posts and stories generated by your creators, making it easy to build content libraries in VS Code Copilot.

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Automate creator onboarding in VS Code Copilot

The `list_contacts` tool retrieves your complete GRIN influencer database directly inside VS Code Copilot. Your engineering team can inspect the exact structure of your GRIN creator profiles to build onboarding tools in VS Code Copilot. Use `update_contact` inside VS Code Copilot to test GRIN profile updates directly from the chat panel. This lets you verify GRIN write operations in VS Code Copilot without switching to an external API client.

Build campaign reporting tools with this MCP Server

The `list_campaigns` tool pulls active GRIN campaign metrics directly into VS Code Copilot. Developers write GRIN reporting scripts inside VS Code Copilot using live campaign data. Combine this with `list_content` inside VS Code Copilot to inspect GRIN creator posts and stories. Your VS Code Copilot team can build automated content moderation queues using actual GRIN media metadata.

Track creator ROI and conversions

The `list_conversions` tool feeds live GRIN sales and attribution data straight to VS Code Copilot. You write GRIN financial analytics code inside VS Code Copilot using actual conversion numbers. Pair this with `list_partnerships` in VS Code Copilot to verify GRIN contract terms against generated revenue. Your developers build tools in VS Code Copilot using this MCP server to highlight the most profitable GRIN relationships.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about GRIN MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root. Commit it to Git so everyone's workspace gets the tools instantly.

Yes. The `list_campaigns` tool lets VS Code Copilot pull active GRIN campaign lists and performance metrics directly into your workspace.

The `list_conversions` tool retrieves GRIN sales and ROI metrics directly. This allows VS Code Copilot to analyze real-world performance data during development.

Yes, the `list_content` tool retrieves posts and stories generated by your creators, making it easy to build content libraries in VS Code Copilot.

Yes. The connection uses zero-trust ephemeral MCP server environments where your campaign performance data and payouts are processed on-the-fly without persistent storage.

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