How to Use the KnowFirst MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the KnowFirst configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the KnowFirst MCP Server configuration. Once committed to Git, every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot version 1.96 or higher gets access to the tools.

Q: How does VS Code Copilot handle KnowFirst rate limits?

Copilot executes tools like listentitydatapoints on behalf of the user. If you hit rate limits, the tool returns a standard API throttling status, which Copilot displays directly in the chat interface.

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Profile entities directly from VS Code Copilot

`get_entity_profile` fetches the complete intelligence profile for any target ID within your VS Code Copilot chat window. Your team can investigate corporate structures and regulatory profiles without leaving the IDE, keeping development momentum high. Because this profile data is pulled directly into the chat, developers can quickly generate parsing models. The returned JSON structure maps perfectly to your team's existing data pipelines.

Search data sources using the VS Code Copilot MCP Server

`search_data_sources` queries the intelligence registry for specific public records or news feeds from your code editor. This MCP Server integration allows your engineering team to verify the origin of incoming data streams directly in VS Code Copilot. Your team can commit this tool configuration to your repository, ensuring everyone uses the same verified data sources. Doing this eliminates discrepancies between developer environments.

Verify API health across your development team

`check_knowfirst_api_status` monitors the availability of the intelligence engine from your VS Code terminal. Your team uses this tool to diagnose connection drops before running automated integration tests. Integrating this check into your shared workspace prevents developers from debugging local setup issues when the remote API is down. The tool returns a simple status code that Copilot can interpret instantly.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about KnowFirst MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the KnowFirst MCP Server configuration. Once committed to Git, every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot version 1.96 or higher gets access to the tools.

Copilot executes tools like `list_entity_data_points` on behalf of the user. If you hit rate limits, the tool returns a standard API throttling status, which Copilot displays directly in the chat interface.

Yes, when you switch Copilot to Agent mode, it can chain tools like `search_intelligence_entities` and `get_entity_profile` together to build complete reports or generate code files.

No, the KnowFirst MCP Server runs in a secure Vinkius sandbox. Your team only needs to configure the endpoint URL and token in your shared configuration file.

Your queried connection graphs and entity data points are transmitted securely via Vinkius's ephemeral zero-trust environment using the MCP standard. No raw data points are stored on external servers, maintaining strict compliance with enterprise security standards.

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