How to Use the TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I use the TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) with VS Code Copilot?

You manage it by adding the server definition to .vscode/mcp.json in your project root. This makes the tools available enterprise-wide and automatically accessible to all team members.

Q: Can I list many assets with TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) using VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can use listtokendefinitions to get metadata for tokens and then run listtokenbalances against specific accounts. The whole thing is managed by the MCP Server.

Q: What if I need to analyze complex transactions with TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) in VS Code Copilot?

You use getoperationsbyhash to break down a transaction into its constituent operations. This allows your team to understand exactly what happened within a single block.

Q: Does the MCP Server handle network statistics for TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) in VS Code Copilot?

It does. getstatistics gives you real-time, macro-level data like overall volume and TPS. This is helpful when benchmarking or capacity planning.

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Standardize Tezos Data Access Across Teams

Commit the tool configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json` so the whole team uses the same access points. Use `list_accounts` to filter and find specific accounts based on balance or activity before writing any code. The MCP Server ensures every developer gets consistent context when pulling data via tools like `get_account`.

Automate Contract Analysis for Developers

Developers can automatically pull contract logic using `get_contract_code`. They can also list the available interaction points with `get_contract_entrypoints`, ensuring they call the right methods. This is vital in large engineering teams. It's a big help when you need to check current storage state via `get_contract_storage`.

Process Transaction Batches with the MCP Server

Need to process multiple transactions? Use `list_transactions` for advanced filtering on transaction data. You can also track specific asset movement using `list_token_transfers`, which details all FA1.2 and FA2 movements. This level of detail lets your team build highly accurate, audit-ready applications.

Setup guide

Set up TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) 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 TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) 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 TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tzkt-tezos-indexer-explorer-api-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about TzKT (Tezos Indexer & Explorer API) MCP in VS Code Copilot

You manage it by adding the server definition to `.vscode/mcp.json` in your project root. This makes the tools available enterprise-wide and automatically accessible to all team members.

Yes, you can use `list_token_definitions` to get metadata for tokens and then run `list_token_balances` against specific accounts. The whole thing is managed by the MCP Server.

You use `get_operations_by_hash` to break down a transaction into its constituent operations. This allows your team to understand exactly what happened within a single block.

It does. `get_statistics` gives you real-time, macro-level data like overall volume and TPS. This is helpful when benchmarking or capacity planning.

This server touches public blockchain data, specifically account addresses, token transfers (FA1.2/FA2), and transaction hashes. It only accesses publicly verifiable ledger information.

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