How to Use the Ironclad MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we configure the Ironclad MCP Server for VS Code Copilot across our team?

You create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it to Git. This automatically shares the server configuration with every developer on your team. Each engineer just needs to configure their local authorization token.

Q: Can I search executed contracts using Ironclad inside VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can query your contract library directly. Run ironcladsearchrecords to find agreements by partner name or contract type. Copilot analyzes the returned metadata to help you answer engineering compliance questions.

Q: How does the Ironclad integration for VS Code Copilot handle workflow approvals?

The integration uses ironcladgetapprovals to retrieve the live sign-off status of any pending contract. Copilot displays who has approved, who is pending, and any associated comments. This keeps your engineering team updated on procurement timelines.

Q: How do I launch a new agreement from VS Code?

You invoke ironcladlaunchworkflow with the required metadata fields and template ID. Copilot helps you construct the correct payload based on your project files. The workflow starts immediately in your legal workspace.

Commit team-wide legal workflows to your repository with the Ironclad MCP Server for VS Code Copilot.

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`ironclad_list_templates` fetches your organization's approved contract templates directly inside the chat panel. Copilot reads these definitions to help your team map software-licensing terms to standard legal structures. Engineering teams can quickly find the exact format they need for partner integrations. You avoid manual legal inquiries by fetching requirements programmatically.

Query executed agreements with VS Code Copilot

`ironclad_list_records` retrieves executed contract records and their key dates from your secure legal database. Copilot references these records to answer compliance questions during system design. If you need deeper details, `ironclad_search_records` locates specific agreements using keyword matching. You get instant access to renewal terms and total contract values.

Monitor approval bottlenecks inside your editor

`ironclad_get_workflow` displays the active step and assigned reviewers for any pending contract. VS Code Copilot helps you track exactly where a partnership agreement or software order is stalled. To understand the holdup, `ironclad_get_comments` retrieves all discussion logs and internal legal feedback. You pinpoint the blocker without leaving your workspace.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Ironclad MCP in VS Code Copilot

You create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it to Git. This automatically shares the server configuration with every developer on your team. Each engineer just needs to configure their local authorization token.

Yes, you can query your contract library directly. Run `ironclad_search_records` to find agreements by partner name or contract type. Copilot analyzes the returned metadata to help you answer engineering compliance questions.

The integration uses `ironclad_get_approvals` to retrieve the live sign-off status of any pending contract. Copilot displays who has approved, who is pending, and any associated comments. This keeps your engineering team updated on procurement timelines.

You invoke `ironclad_launch_workflow` with the required metadata fields and template ID. Copilot helps you construct the correct payload based on your project files. The workflow starts immediately in your legal workspace.

All data transmission is handled via encrypted HTTPS channels directly to the legal platform. The server runs inside an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox that isolates your workflow logs and contract records from external exposure. No legal information is shared with third-party model providers.

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