How to Use the Knackly MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Knackly MCP to VS Code Copilot

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Your team needs to know which environments are available before writing integration scripts. Copilot runs `list_workspaces` to pull the active directories straight into your chat panel. From there, the agent uses `list_catalogs` to map out where specific document templates live. Every developer gets the same live view of the system architecture without leaving the editor.

Build triggers with live schemas

Hardcoding payload structures leads to broken contracts when legal updates a template. Your MCP Server calls `list_data_models` to fetch the current, active schema for any document. Once the code is written, you test it immediately. Copilot executes `create_data_record` to push a test payload and verify that the conditional logic accepts your inputs.

Validate outputs across the team

Building an automated legal pipeline requires proving that the files actually generate. The agent runs `list_generated_documents` to check the success rate of your recent API calls. If something breaks, you do not have to dig through external logs. Copilot uses `get_record_details` to inspect the exact data record that failed, and `list_webhooks` to ensure your callback URLs are configured correctly.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Knackly MCP in VS Code Copilot

Commit your MCP settings file to your Git repository. Every developer on the team will instantly have access to the tools.

No. The available tools only permit reading data and creating new records. Your existing contracts are safe from accidental deletion.

Context. Your agent writes the integration code and tests the API payload in the exact same window.

Yes. You pass your organization's API credentials through the configuration file to authenticate the connection.

Copilot only accesses the specific workspace records you query. The MCP extension uses standard HTTPS transport protocols to prevent interception of your contract schemas.

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