How do I find my OpenExchange App ID?

Log in to your [**Open Exchange Rates dashboard**](https://openexchangerates.org/login), and you will find your App ID on the home page. Copy and paste it below.

Does it support historical data?

Yes. The `get_historical_rates` tool allows you to retrieve the official closing rates for any date since 1999.

Can the agent perform currency conversions?

Yes. The `convert_currency` tool calculates the conversion between two currencies based on the latest market data instantly.

OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: OpenExchangeAPI
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Author: Vinkius

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

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About OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire financial research and currency auditing workflow with OpenExchangeAPI, the reliable source for global exchange rates. By connecting OpenExchangeAPI to your agent, you transform complex currency data lookups into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve latest rates, audit historical currency trends, and perform precise conversions without you ever touching a financial terminal. Whether you are conducting market analysis or managing international payments, your agent acts as a real-time financial analyst, ensuring your intelligence is always grounded in accurate, up-to-the-minute market data.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings OpenExchangeAPI data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 6 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Rate Auditing — Retrieve real-time exchange rates for over 200 currencies and maintain a clear view of global market fluctuations.
Historical Oversight — Query historical rates for any specific date to audit past financial trends and valuations.
Conversion Intelligence — Perform instant currency conversions between any pairs to assist in international budgeting.
Temporal Intelligence — Query exchange rate time series to monitor currency performance over specific periods.
Usage Monitoring — Get real-time API usage and plan metadata to maintain strict control over your research budget.

The OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect OpenExchangeAPI to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using OpenExchangeAPI

Ask Copilot: "Using OpenExchangeAPI, help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with OpenExchangeAPI through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

OpenExchangeAPI + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

OpenExchangeAPI MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect OpenExchangeAPI to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

convert_currency

Convert an amount from one currency to another

get_api_usage

Get current API usage and plan details

get_historical_rates

Get exchange rates for a specific historical date

get_latest_rates

Get the latest exchange rates for a base currency

get_rate_time_series

Get historical rates over a time period

list_supported_currencies

List all supported currency codes and names

Example Prompts for OpenExchangeAPI in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with OpenExchangeAPI immediately.

"Get the latest exchange rates for 'EUR' using OpenExchangeAPI."

"Convert 100 USD to BRL."

"What was the exchange rate for USD/JPY on 2020-01-01?"

Troubleshooting OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting OpenExchangeAPI to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

OpenExchangeAPI + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating OpenExchangeAPI MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.