How to Use the Mercury MCP in VS Code Copilot

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

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the Mercury server configuration. Once committed, any team member using VS Code Copilot can access tools like listaccounts instantly.

Q: How does the Mercury integration help with debugging in VS Code Copilot?

Instead of guessing why an API call failed, you can run getaccount inside Copilot to check the live state of your sandbox. This lets the agent pinpoint formatting errors in your code immediately.

Share Mercury banking context across your engineering team in VS Code Copilot for faster financial integrations.

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Share Mercury tools across VS Code Copilot

The `list_accounts` tool enables your entire engineering team to access shared banking context inside VS Code Copilot. By committing the server config to your repo, every developer gets instant access to your sandbox account layout. Developers can use `get_account` to inspect specific account details without sharing raw API keys. Copilot uses this shared configuration to help the team write consistent financial integrations across different microservices.

Write reconciliation logic with VS Code Copilot

The `list_transactions` tool lets VS Code Copilot analyze your bank ledger to help you write automated reconciliation scripts. Your team can ask Copilot to draft logic that matches transactions against internal database records. To handle accounts receivable, `list_invoices` provides the necessary invoice schemas directly inside the chat. Copilot reads these structures to generate code that automatically pairs incoming payments with open invoices.

Inspect Mercury cards using this MCP Server

The `list_cards` tool exposes active debit card metadata directly to your VS Code Copilot panel. This allows developers working on expense management systems to understand the card object structure without leaving the editor. Use `list_recipients` alongside `list_customers` to verify how your platform maps external payees. Copilot references these live lists to write validation rules that keep your vendor payouts clean and accurate.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Mercury MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the Mercury server configuration. Once committed, any team member using VS Code Copilot can access tools like `list_accounts` instantly.

No, this integration is strictly read-only and does not support outbound transfers. Tools like `list_recipients` and `get_balance` only read data, keeping your funds completely secure.

Yes, you need VS Code version 1.96 or higher along with the GitHub Copilot extension. This setup ensures the editor can load the `list_transactions` tool and other banking endpoints correctly.

Instead of guessing why an API call failed, you can run `get_account` inside Copilot to check the live state of your sandbox. This lets the agent pinpoint formatting errors in your code immediately.

Your banking credentials are managed securely through Vinkius's zero-trust MCP infrastructure. VS Code Copilot only receives the parsed outputs of tools like `list_invoices` and balances, ensuring your raw API tokens are never exposed in the workspace.

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