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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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The Richards CRM app connector for VS Code Copilot is a standout in the Industry Titans category — giving your AI agent 11 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "richards-crm": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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About Richards CRM MCP Server

Connect your Richards Building Supply CRM account to any AI agent and take full control of your exterior contracting orchestration through natural conversation. Powered by the Construct CRM engine, this integration allows you to retrieve lead metadata, manage project lifecycles, and orchestrate material orders directly from your chat interface.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Richards CRM data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

  • Lead & Prospect Orchestration — List all managed leads and retrieve detailed profile metadata, including creating new contacts programmatically to ensure your pipeline is always synchronized.
  • Project & Job Lifecycle Management — Access and monitor active projects and retrieve detailed technical metadata directly from the AI interface to keep your exterior jobs on track.
  • Estimating & Proposals Intelligence — Access project estimates and monitor proposal statuses to ensure your bidding process is always optimized via natural language.
  • Material Ordering & Invoice Control — List and retrieve order metadata and invoices to maintain a clear overview of your supply chain and business expenses.
  • Operational Monitoring — Track employee assignments and manage company profile metadata using simple AI commands.

The Richards CRM MCP Server exposes 11 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.

All 11 Richards CRM tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to Richards CRM through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning lead-management, contractor-tools, material-ordering, and more. Every call is secured with network, filesystem, subprocess, and code evaluation entitlements inside a sandboxed runtime. Beyond a simple connection, you get a full AI Gateway with real-time visibility into agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

create_lead

Create a new lead

get_company_profile

Get company profile details

get_lead

Get details for a specific lead

get_project

Get details of a specific project

list_employees

List all employees

list_estimates

List all estimates

list_invoices

List all invoices

list_leads

List all leads

list_orders

List all purchase orders

list_projects

List all projects

list_proposals

List all proposals

Connect Richards CRM to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Richards CRM into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind the Vinkius.

01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
04

Start using Richards CRM

Ask Copilot: "Using Richards CRM, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Richards CRM MCP Server

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

01

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

02

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

03

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

04

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

Richards CRM + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

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

01

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

02

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

03

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

04

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

Example Prompts for Richards CRM in VS Code Copilot

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

01

"List all active leads in my Richards CRM."

02

"Show me all leads in the pipeline with their estimated values and conversion probabilities."

03

"Create a new lead for TechVentures Inc with a $75,000 estimated project value."

Troubleshooting Richards CRM MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

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

01

MCP tools not available

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

Richards CRM + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Richards CRM MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

01

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.
02

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.
03

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.
04

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.