How do I find an Entity ID?

Use the `search_intelligence_entities` tool with the name of the company or person. It will return a list of matches with their IDs.

What kind of signals does KnowFirst track?

KnowFirst tracks financial events, leadership changes, social media mentions, news sentiment, and operational shifts.

Can I query raw data points?

Yes, use the `list_entity_data_points` tool to see the underlying observations recorded for any entity.

KnowFirst MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About KnowFirst MCP Server

Connect your AI agent to KnowFirst, the leading provider of real-time data intelligence and entity profiling.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings KnowFirst data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

Key Capabilities

Entity Profiling — Deep search for companies and individuals to get comprehensive intelligence data
Signal Auditing — Track changes and signals for specific entities over time to detect shifts in behavior
Market Analysis — Access trending signals by category to understand sector-wide movements
Relationship Mapping — Graph connections between entities to discover hidden networks and dependencies
Source Transparency — Audit the data sources providing information for your research

Simple Integration

1. Get your KnowFirst API Key from your dashboard
2. Configure the key in this MCP server
3. Start extracting data intelligence using natural language commands

The KnowFirst MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect KnowFirst to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the KnowFirst MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using KnowFirst

Ask Copilot: "Using KnowFirst, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the KnowFirst MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with KnowFirst through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

KnowFirst + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the KnowFirst MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

KnowFirst MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect KnowFirst to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

audit_entity_changes

Audit historical changes for an entity

check_knowfirst_api_status

Check the status of the KnowFirst API

get_entity_connections

Graph the connections of an entity

get_entity_profile

Get complete intelligence profile for an entity

get_market_intelligence_trends

g., Tech, Finance). Get current market trends by category

list_entity_data_points

List raw data points for an entity

list_intelligence_sources

g., Public Records, Social Signals, News). List all data sources used by KnowFirst

query_custom_intelligence

Provide the query parameters as a JSON string. Execute a custom intelligence query

search_data_sources

Search for specific data sources

search_intelligence_entities

Returns unique entity IDs. Search for specific entities in the intelligence database

Example Prompts for KnowFirst in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with KnowFirst immediately.

"Research Acme Corp in KnowFirst"

"Show me the connections for entity 'ent_123'"

"What are the trending signals in the 'Fintech' category?"

Troubleshooting KnowFirst MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting KnowFirst to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

KnowFirst + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating KnowFirst MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.