How to Use the Merriam-Webster MCP in VS Code Copilot
Standardize team documentation with the Merriam-Webster MCP Server for VS Code Copilot.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Merriam-Webster MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Merriam-Webster to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Define terms for the whole team
By committing the server config to your repository, you ensure every developer has access to `define_word`. It creates a shared baseline for your project's technical language. This reduces arguments about terminology. Everyone gets the same definitions directly in their editor.
Search synonyms across the team
The `get_thesaurus` tool is perfect for keeping your documentation consistent. You can standardize your labels and descriptions across the entire codebase. It saves time for your engineers. They don't have to guess the correct word when writing documentation.
Deploy Merriam-Webster via VS Code
This MCP Server integrates directly into your team's workflow. You can manage access through your standard repository configuration files. It is built for team-wide use. You get consistent, authoritative definitions without managing external dependencies manually.
Set up Merriam-Webster 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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the Merriam-Webster 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 Merriam-Webster tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Merriam-Webster transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"merriam-webster-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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