How to Use the NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we configure the NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory) MCP Server for our entire team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the MCP Server details. Once committed, any team member using VS Code Copilot with Agent mode enabled can access the tools.

Connect your team's VS Code Copilot directly to the NRC ADAMS database for real-time safety feeds and historical document searches.

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Share Regulatory Tools Across Teams

The `search_adams_legacy` tool provides shared access to official nuclear document archives directly within your team's editor. By committing the configuration to your repository, every developer instantly gains the ability to query historical safety reports. This team-wide deployment ensures consistent access to compliance data. Your developers work with the identical dataset, eliminating discrepancies caused by individual search configurations or outdated local files.

Fetch Real-Time Safety Feeds

The `get_nrc_rss_feed` tool delivers live reactor status reports and official press releases straight to your Copilot chat. Developers can verify safety events or regulatory updates without leaving their active workspace. This direct feed helps teams maintain situational awareness during critical system deployments. You monitor the official nuclear safety pipeline in real time, grounding your development decisions in actual regulatory events.

Abstract Complex Legacy Queries

The `search_adams_legacy` tool handles the complex filtering logic required by the government's retiring WBA API. This MCP Server translates plain English requests into structured query parameters, shielding your team from outdated technical interfaces. It ensures continuous access to historical records until the June 2026 retirement. Your team avoids spending development cycles on writing custom wrappers for a legacy API that is scheduled for decommissioning.

Setup guide

Set up NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory) 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 NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory) 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 NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nrc-adams-nuclear-regulatory-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about NRC ADAMS (Nuclear Regulatory) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the MCP Server details. Once committed, any team member using VS Code Copilot with Agent mode enabled can access the tools.

Yes, the server handles the complex filter structures of the legacy WBA API automatically. Your developers can query the historical database using natural language commands in the Copilot chat.

The MCP Server fully supports the legacy WBA API until its retirement in June 2026. Vinkius will manage the transition to replacement endpoints, ensuring your VS Code Copilot workflows remain uninterrupted.

No, the server operates as a managed service on Vinkius. Your editor communicates with the endpoint via secure transport, removing the need for local database configurations or driver installations.

The server operates under a strict zero-trust model that never transmits your local source code to external databases. It strictly reads public NRC documents and reactor status reports, ensuring your team's proprietary IP remains entirely within your secure VS Code environment.

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