How to Use the NASA Exoplanets — Worlds Beyond Our Solar System MCP in VS Code Copilot
Equip your engineering team with live NASA exoplanet datasets directly inside VS Code Copilot using this MCP Server.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect NASA Exoplanets — Worlds Beyond Our Solar System MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect NASA Exoplanets — Worlds Beyond Our Solar System 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.
Share exoplanet data models in VS Code Copilot
The `query_confirmed_planets` tool pulls down orbital periods, equilibrium temperatures, and masses for your entire development team. Commit this MCP configuration to your repository so everyone can query NASA's archive. VS Code Copilot uses this shared context to help your team write consistent data schemas. You avoid discrepancies in exoplanet data structures across different microservices.
Build TESS and Kepler pipelines inside VS Code Copilot
The `get_transit_planets` tool fetches active Kepler and TESS metrics to help your team build pipelines. Your agent can then write ingestion scripts that handle real API payloads. This eliminates the need for mock endpoints during development. Your team writes code that is ready for production because it is built against actual transit planet structures.
Query habitable candidate metrics in real time
The `get_habitable_zone` tool pulls goldilocks-zone candidates directly into your active workspace. VS Code Copilot parses these planetary targets to help you design complex filtering logic. You can also call `get_planet_stats` to verify discovery trends. This helps your team validate data pipelines against historical observation methods, ensuring proper handling of diverse astronomical inputs.
Set up NASA Exoplanets — Worlds Beyond Our Solar System MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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 NASA Exoplanets — Worlds Beyond Our Solar System 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 NASA Exoplanets — Worlds Beyond Our Solar System tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent NASA Exoplanets — Worlds Beyond Our Solar System transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
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"nasa-exoplanets-worlds-beyond-our-solar-system-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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