Where do I find my Quaderno API Key and URL?

Log in to your Quaderno account. Your **API URL** is simply your domain up top in the browser bar (e.g., `https://mycompany.quadernoapp.com`). To get the **API Key**, navigate to **Settings** > **API Keys** (or Developers), and copy your private key. Do not share this key as it carries full access. Paste both credentials below.

Can it calculate exact taxes dynamically before a sale?

Yes! Use the `calculate_taxes` tool and just provide the AI with a country code, postal code, and base amount. Quaderno's world-class engine evaluates real-time location-based tax nuances (VAT, GST) and returns the exact fraction needed.

Can I draft custom test invoices natively in chat?

Absolutely. You can use `create_transaction`. Instruct your agent to format a JSON array with products and amounts, linking to a specific `contact_id`. The server submits this array to Quaderno and records the fully realized transaction safely.

Will deleting a contact via the AI remove them permanently?

Yes. The `delete_contact` operation relies heavily on standard destructive API instructions. Running this means the contact is gone entirely from the Quaderno dashboard. Always review deletion queries cautiously before approving execution.

Quaderno MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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About Quaderno MCP Server

Connect your Quaderno account to any AI agent and bring powerful tax compliance, invoicing, and customer management capabilities directly into your automated workflows.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Quaderno data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Tax Calculations on the Fly — Instantly determine the accurate sales tax, VAT, or GST based on the customer's region and amount before finalizing sales logic
Invoice Management — Search and retrieve generated invoices, audit billing records, and verify transactions perfectly formatted via intelligent prompts
Generate Transactions — Transact and issue invoices seamlessly by sending a simple JSON array of itemized products and line item prices
Full Contact CRM — Map your users fully by creating, modifying, retrieving, and safely deleting user contacts and billing profiles natively

The Quaderno MCP Server exposes 10 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 Quaderno to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Quaderno 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 Quaderno

Ask Copilot: "Using Quaderno, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Quaderno MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Quaderno 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

Quaderno + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Quaderno 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

Quaderno MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Quaderno to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

calculate_taxes

Calculates applicable taxes for a potential sale

create_contact

Specify email, first name, and last name. Creates a new contact in Quaderno

create_transaction

Provide the contact ID and a JSON array of items. Records a new transaction and issues an invoice

delete_contact

This action is irreversible. Deletes a contact from Quaderno

get_contact

Retrieves details for a specific contact

get_invoice

Retrieves details for a specific invoice

list_contacts

Lists all contacts (customers) in the Quaderno account

list_invoices

Lists all issued invoices

list_transactions

Lists all recorded transactions

update_contact

Provide a JSON payload with the changes. Updates an existing contact

Example Prompts for Quaderno in VS Code Copilot

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

"Calculate the taxes for a $150 plan sold to a user in Berlin, Germany (Postal Code 10115)."

"Fetch the billing details and history for contact ID #9822."

"Update contact #9822 to change its first name to 'Acorn Group Inc'."

Troubleshooting Quaderno MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Quaderno 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.

Quaderno + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Quaderno 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.