How to Use the Recurly MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Recurly config across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file containing the Recurly server details and commit it to Git. Every developer using VS Code Copilot will automatically inherit access to the Recurly tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot register new billing profiles in Recurly?

Yes, the createbillingaccount tool allows Copilot to register new Recurly customer profiles. This is highly useful for generating mock billing accounts during VS Code testing.

Q: Can I use VS Code Copilot to debug failed Recurly transactions?

Yes, you can ask Copilot to run listtransactions to see the latest Recurly payment attempts. It will pull Recurly transaction IDs to help you pinpoint integration bugs.

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Deploy the Recurly MCP Server across your dev team

The `list_billing_accounts` tool allows developers to inspect Recurly customer records directly within the VS Code Copilot workspace. By sharing this config, every developer gets instant access to Recurly states. This shared MCP server setup eliminates individual Recurly API key management in VS Code. Your team can debug billing flows collectively inside the Copilot chat window.

Verify Recurly invoices inside VS Code Copilot

The `list_billing_invoices` tool pulls a list of recent Recurly invoices to help debug billing disputes inside VS Code Copilot. Developers can verify if webhook events match the actual invoice states in Recurly. Copilot uses `get_invoice` to drill down into specific Recurly line items. This makes it easy to confirm in VS Code that your Recurly tax calculations applied correctly.

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The `list_coupons` tool retrieves all active promotions to ensure your VS Code Copilot checkout flows handle Recurly discounts correctly. Developers can verify coupon codes against live Recurly data during local testing. Pair this with `list_subscription_plans` to map out your Recurly pricing tiers. Copilot reads these details to help you write precise frontend components that reflect your real-world Recurly catalog.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Recurly MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file containing the Recurly server details and commit it to Git. Every developer using VS Code Copilot will automatically inherit access to the Recurly tools.

Yes, the `create_billing_account` tool allows Copilot to register new Recurly customer profiles. This is highly useful for generating mock billing accounts during VS Code testing.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher with Copilot. Make sure Copilot Chat is switched to Agent mode so it can actively call the Recurly tools.

Yes, you can ask Copilot to run `list_transactions` to see the latest Recurly payment attempts. It will pull Recurly transaction IDs to help you pinpoint integration bugs.

Vinkius runs this connector in an isolated sandbox for VS Code Copilot. Your Recurly customer records and invoice details are transmitted over encrypted channels to keep your billing secure.

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