USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 4 tools to Get Announcement Text, Get Code List, Get Historic Joas, and more

Name: USAJOBS (OPM)
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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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Classic Setup·json

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

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About USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server

Connect to the official USAJOBS (Office of Personnel Management) database to explore federal career opportunities through your AI agent. This server provides comprehensive access to the federal hiring ecosystem.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings USAJOBS (OPM) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 4 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Active Job Search — Query live job announcements using keywords, locations, salary ranges, and hiring paths (e.g., Veterans, Students, Public).
Historic Data Retrieval — Access bulk data for current and past job opportunity announcements (JOAs) for trend analysis or research.
Detailed Job Analysis — Fetch full text for specific announcements, including detailed summaries, duties, and qualification requirements.
Reference Data — Retrieve valid codes for occupational series, agency subelements, pay plans, and more to refine your searches.

The USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server exposes 4 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 4 USAJOBS (OPM) tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to USAJOBS (OPM) through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning federal-jobs, career-search, public-sector, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

get

Get announcement text on USAJOBS (OPM)

for historic JOAs. Retrieve long text fields for current and past job postings

get

Get code list on USAJOBS (OPM)

No auth required. Retrieve valid values and codes for filtering search results

get

Get historic joas on USAJOBS (OPM)

Supports pagination via continuationtoken. Retrieve bulk data for current and past job postings

Search jobs on USAJOBS (OPM)

You can filter by keyword, location, job category, and more. Search for currently open job announcements on USAJOBS

Connect USAJOBS (OPM) to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire USAJOBS (OPM) into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

Create MCP config

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

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

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

Start using USAJOBS (OPM)

Ask Copilot: "Using USAJOBS (OPM), help me...". 4 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with USAJOBS (OPM) through the Model Context Protocol.

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

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

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

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

USAJOBS (OPM) + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server delivers measurable value.

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

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

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

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

Example Prompts for USAJOBS (OPM) in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with USAJOBS (OPM) immediately.

"Search for active Software Engineer jobs in Washington, DC with a minimum salary of $100,000."

"Get the full duties and qualifications for announcement number 784521900."

"List the occupational series codes for Information Technology positions."

Troubleshooting USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting USAJOBS (OPM) to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

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

USAJOBS (OPM) + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating USAJOBS (OPM) MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

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.

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.

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.

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.