How to Use the Uselessfacts MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I set up Uselessfacts with VS Code Copilot?

You add the MCP Server configuration to .vscode/mcp.json. Committing this file means every developer on the team automatically gets access to these trivia tools.

Q: Can I get random facts using Uselessfacts with VS Code Copilot?

Yes, use getrandomfact. The tool supports specifying English or German and provides a live fact that the AI can inject into code when you prompt it.

Q: Does Uselessfacts provide today's facts for VS Code Copilot?

Absolutely. You use gettodayfact to ensure your team always has access to the current day's useless fact, which is perfect for shared documentation updates.

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Get Specific Facts

The `get_fact` tool lets you grab a specific useless fact by ID. By committing the MCP config, your entire team ensures that any developer can prompt for this precise data point within their codebase. It keeps the trivia source centralized and accessible across the whole project.

Fetch Daily Trivia (VS Code Copilot)

`get_today_fact` pulls today's useless fact, supporting English or German. This is great for shared documentation where you want the team to always pull the most current piece of trivia. It keeps your project content fresh without manual updates.

Generate Random Facts

`get_random_fact` fetches random trivia, allowing language selection (en or de). When a developer prompts in Copilot Chat Agent mode, the returned fact is used immediately to write code snippets. This keeps team workflows consistent and informed by external data.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Uselessfacts MCP in VS Code Copilot

You add the MCP Server configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json`. Committing this file means every developer on the team automatically gets access to these trivia tools.

Yes, use `get_random_fact`. The tool supports specifying English or German and provides a live fact that the AI can inject into code when you prompt it.

Absolutely. You use `get_today_fact` to ensure your team always has access to the current day's useless fact, which is perfect for shared documentation updates.

It deals with plain text strings—the quirky facts. This means your team’s AI client reads and writes simple, but useful (for trivia), textual content.

If you have a shared project that needs random or daily filler text for testing or documentation, this MCP Server guarantees consistency across the entire engineering team.

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