How to Use the NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP in VS Code Copilot
Standardize research data access across your engineering team using the NIH RePORTER MCP Server in VS Code.
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Connect NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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.
Unified project search for VS Code
Use `search_projects` to query NIH grants across your entire team's workspace. By committing the config, you ensure everyone uses the same data source. This removes the friction of individual developers setting up their own connections. You get a consistent view of funding data in every IDE.
Verify scientific impact in VS Code
Call `search_publications` to pull research outcomes directly into your Copilot Chat. It lets the team audit the success of funded projects during code reviews. Having this data inside your editor makes it easy to spot trends. It is a massive time saver for teams building grant-tracking infrastructure.
Manage research data at scale
Configure the server once in your repo and watch your agents leverage the data. It is built for teams who need reliable research signals. Your workflow becomes more productive when the data is right where you code. No more switching contexts or hunting for grant IDs.
Set up NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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 NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) 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 NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent NIH RePORTER (Research Funding) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"nih-reporter-research-funding-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
}Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by NIH RePORTER. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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