How to Use the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I get job details using USAJOBS (OPM) with VS Code Copilot?

Use getannouncementtext to retrieve the full text for any specific job posting. The results feed directly into your chat or code suggestions, providing immediate context for developers.

Q: Can my team use USAJOBS (OPM) data in VS Code Copilot?

Yes. By committing the MCP configuration to .vscode/mcp.json, every developer on the team automatically gets access to these powerful tools.

Q: Is the MCP Server suitable for large-scale USAJOBS (OPM) data in VS Code Copilot?

The gethistoricjoas tool supports pagination, so it scales. Your team can build reliable code that handles huge volumes of historic job posting records.

Access live USAJOBS (OPM) feeds across the team with VS Code Copilot.

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Running USAJOBS (OPM) Searches

When a developer needs to check open federal positions, they can use `search_jobs` via Agent mode. This provides live data that the entire team sees and commits as part of the shared repository context.

Bulk Data Retrieval for USAJOBS (OPM)

The `get_historic_joas` tool allows developers to pull deep, historical job posting archives. Because this configuration is team-wide, everyone works from the same source of truth.

Filtering and Code Validation

Developers can use `get_code_list` to validate search parameters without leaving VS Code. This ensures all code written across the team uses correct USAJOBS (OPM) filtering codes.

Setup guide

Set up USAJOBS (OPM) 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 USAJOBS (OPM) 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 USAJOBS (OPM) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent USAJOBS (OPM) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about USAJOBS (OPM) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Use `get_announcement_text` to retrieve the full text for any specific job posting. The results feed directly into your chat or code suggestions, providing immediate context for developers.

Yes. By committing the MCP configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer on the team automatically gets access to these powerful tools.

The server offers four specific functions: searching active jobs, pulling historic bulk records, getting announcement text, and validating codes. It makes the entire job lifecycle available to your team.

The `get_historic_joas` tool supports pagination, so it scales. Your team can build reliable code that handles huge volumes of historic job posting records.

This server touches public federal job listings and associated metadata. The data includes current search results, historical bulk records, and detailed announcement text.

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