How to Use the Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I add Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) to VS Code Copilot?

Define the server in your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once you commit this file to your repository, every developer on your team gets the same tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) to track my wallet?

Yes. You can run getaccountdetails or getaccounttokens to fetch your balances. The agent pulls this data live from the blockchain.

Query Near blockchain data directly in VS Code Copilot. Track transactions, tokens, and network stats without leaving your editor.

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Connect Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) MCP to VS Code Copilot

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Setup Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) with VS Code Copilot

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Real-time account and token tracking

Stop switching tabs to check balances. Use `get_account_details` and `get_account_tokens` to pull current holdings directly into your chat window. Your team stays synced by committing the configuration to your repo. Since it uses `get_account_inventory`, you can verify NFT ownership without digging through block explorers.

Audit transactions in VS Code Copilot

Debug contract interactions by calling `get_transaction_details` on specific hashes. It gives you the raw data you need to trace execution paths. When you need to see recent activity, `get_account_transactions` feeds the history straight into your agent. It helps you identify where a transaction might have stalled.

Monitor network health via MCP Server

Get a bird's-eye view of the chain using `get_network_stats`. It pulls active validator counts and gas metrics into your workspace instantly. This MCP Server also lets you check recent blocks with `get_latest_blocks`. It keeps your local context updated on the current state of the Near protocol.

Setup guide

Set up Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) 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 Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) 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 Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nearblocks-near-blockchain-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Nearblocks (Near Blockchain Explorer API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Define the server in your `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Once you commit this file to your repository, every developer on your team gets the same tools.

Yes. You can run `get_account_details` or `get_account_tokens` to fetch your balances. The agent pulls this data live from the blockchain.

The server only performs read operations. It never touches your private keys or signs transactions, so your credentials stay local on your machine.

You need VS Code 1.96 or newer. Ensure your agent mode is active so the client can interpret the tool definitions correctly.

The server fetches public blockchain state like account balances and transaction logs. This data is ephemeral and is only used to answer your specific chat prompt.

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