How to Use the NotCo MCP in VS Code Copilot

Deploy NotCo across your team in VS Code Copilot to standardize plant-based R&D workflows.

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Connect NotCo MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect NotCo 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.

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Team-wide NotCo tools in VS Code

Commit your mcp.json file to the repository. This ensures every dev on your team uses the same `list_nutritional_profiles` benchmarks. Consistency matters in food science. By sharing the configuration, you align your team on the same data sources for every formulation task.

Standardized sensory testing in VS Code

Use `list_sensory_profiles` to define the quality bar for your team. Everyone works against the same simulation parameters. This makes your R&D process predictable. When a dev runs a simulation, they get results that match the rest of the team's testing.

Project tracking with NotCo in VS Code

Use `list_projects` to keep the whole team updated on current R&D status. It provides a clear view of what everyone is working on. No more silos. You see the progress of every formulation project directly in the editor, keeping the team in sync.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about NotCo MCP in VS Code Copilot

Place the mcp.json file in your .vscode folder. Once committed to Git, your entire team will have access to the same tools.

The server architecture supports secure, authenticated connections. It integrates with your existing IT policies for data handling.

Yes, when in Agent mode, Copilot can trigger these tools to perform complex tasks like building and testing multiple formulations at once.

It provides access to the full molecular database of ingredients. This allows your team to build code based on verified nutritional and chemical data.

The connection is encrypted and scoped to your project. Your proprietary ingredient profiles and formulations never leave your controlled environment.

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