How to Use the ThinkStack MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How is knowledge source management handled with ThinkStack and VS Code Copilot?

You run addsource, and because this configuration lives in the project's .vscode/mcp.json, everyone on the team gets instant, consistent access to the indexed data. It’s shared tooling.

Q: Can I check if all my bots are configured correctly with ThinkStack and VS Code Copilot?

Yes, use listbots first. Then, run getbot for each agent to validate its specific capabilities against the MCP Server definitions. This is critical before deployment.

Q: If I need to check the overall status of ThinkStack and VS Code Copilot, what do I use?

Run checkthinkstackstatus. It verifies the connection health between your local VS Code instance and the remote MCP Server. This tells you if the whole system is ready for work.

Q: Does this MCP Server track team activity for ThinkStack and VS Code Copilot?

Yes, listconversations tracks historical usage across the team. You can see who used which bot and when, helping with compliance and auditing.

Q: What data does this MCP Server manage regarding data privacy for ThinkStack and VS Code Copilot?

The server handles conversation content via getconversation. This tool manages the full text history of interactions, which is considered sensitive team communication data.

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Centralize Knowledge Sources Across Teams

Use `add_source` to connect enterprise knowledge bases. Because this is configured in the shared `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer on the team automatically has access to the same indexed data. This prevents configuration drift, ensuring that whether a dev is working on feature A or B, they are all referencing the single, approved source of truth.

Execute Shared Bot Queries

The `send_query` tool allows Copilot Chat to query bots using pre-defined team processes. You don't have to remember complex API calls; you just prompt the agent, and it handles the interaction via this MCP Server. This consistency is key for large teams. The results from the bot are instantly available for documentation or code comments.

Audit Team Bot Configurations

Use `list_bots` to see every chatbot configured within your repository's MCP Server settings. This gives engineering leads immediate visibility into what agents exist. Furthermore, running `get_bot` lets you pull the specific details for a bot. You can also use `list_conversations` to track which teams are using which bots.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ThinkStack MCP in VS Code Copilot

You run `add_source`, and because this configuration lives in the project's `.vscode/mcp.json`, everyone on the team gets instant, consistent access to the indexed data. It’s shared tooling.

Yes, use `list_bots` first. Then, run `get_bot` for each agent to validate its specific capabilities against the MCP Server definitions. This is critical before deployment.

Run `check_thinkstack_status`. It verifies the connection health between your local VS Code instance and the remote MCP Server. This tells you if the whole system is ready for work.

Yes, `list_conversations` tracks historical usage across the team. You can see who used which bot and when, helping with compliance and auditing.

The server handles conversation content via `get_conversation`. This tool manages the full text history of interactions, which is considered sensitive team communication data.

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