How to Use the InfoVetted MCP in VS Code Copilot

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

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the server settings. Once committed, your team can access the background check tools instantly.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot check the status of InfoVetted requests?

Yes, the getvettingrequeststatus tool lets you query active background checks directly from your chat sidebar. VS Code Copilot parses the payload to show you if a candidate's screening is complete.

Q: How does VS Code Copilot list screening contacts from InfoVetted?

The listscreeningcontacts tool fetches your candidate list and displays it inside your editor using this MCP integration. This allows you to verify candidate IDs during database migrations or API integrations.

Q: What happens if we need to cancel a background check?

Use cancelactivevetting to stop an active screening immediately. This command halts the background check process to prevent unwanted billing charges.

Share background check tools across your team using the InfoVetted MCP Server inside VS Code Copilot.

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The `check_api_connectivity` tool lets your entire development team verify their connection to the background check service. By committing your setup to `.vscode/mcp.json`, every engineer gains instant access to the verification suite. This setup guarantees that your staging and production environments stay completely aligned. Developers can test background check triggers without manually configuring individual API keys.

Launch background checks from VS Code Copilot

Running background checks is handled by `create_new_vetting_check` inside your shared workspace environment. Your team can run integration tests and trigger live candidate background checks without jumping between platforms. To confirm the types of screenings allowed, use `list_supported_check_types`. This tool returns the exact verification codes required for criminal, education, or employment checks.

Organize hiring pipelines inside your editor

Sorting candidates into departments is simple when you use `create_contact_group`. VS Code Copilot reads your current codebase and assigns candidates to these groups to keep your database clean. You can pull the full list of active segments using `list_contact_groups`. This keeps your database organized and ensures every candidate lands in the correct screening queue.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about InfoVetted MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the server settings. Once committed, your team can access the background check tools instantly.

Yes, the `get_vetting_request_status` tool lets you query active background checks directly from your chat sidebar. VS Code Copilot parses the payload to show you if a candidate's screening is complete.

The `list_screening_contacts` tool fetches your candidate list and displays it inside your editor using this MCP integration. This allows you to verify candidate IDs during database migrations or API integrations.

Use `cancel_active_vetting` to stop an active screening immediately. This command halts the background check process to prevent unwanted billing charges.

Vinkius runs all requests inside isolated V8 sandboxes that wipe memory after execution. Your candidate criminal records are never cached, logged, or exposed to external networks.

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