How to Use the USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I determine available fields for USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) in VS Code Copilot?

The listmetadatafields tool is what you need. It lists the schema details, so your team knows exactly which columns to pull when querying trade statistics.

Q: Can I list all USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) tables in VS Code Copilot?

Yes. Use listmetadatatables to get a comprehensive inventory of all available data tables. This helps structure your code base around the correct trade dataset.

Q: How do I run complex queries against USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) in VS Code Copilot?

Run querytradedata. It accepts POST requests, allowing you to pass large filter sets defining your specific import/export trade statistics.

Get team access to USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) trade statistics in VS Code Copilot.

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View metadata fields for any table.

The `list_metadata_fields` tool gives your whole engineering team visibility into data schema. You can see every field available before writing a single line of connection code. This helps everyone on the team correctly query USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) trade statistics.

List all usable data tables.

Use `list_metadata_tables` to quickly identify every dataset. It's a central inventory, pointing you toward the right source for your international trade data. The team can reliably scope their searches against USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) tables.

Query complex trade statistics sets.

The `query_trade_data` tool supports POST requests, handling massive filter sets. You define your query using HS, SITC, or NAICS classifications. Your team gets direct access to US international trade statistics without leaving the editor.

Setup guide

Set up USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) 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 USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) 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 USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "usitc-dataweb-international-trade-commission-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about USITC DataWeb (International Trade Commission) MCP in VS Code Copilot

The `list_metadata_fields` tool is what you need. It lists the schema details, so your team knows exactly which columns to pull when querying trade statistics.

The server handles queries based on HS, SITC, or NAICS classifications. These are the primary filter sets for international trade statistics.

Yes. Use `list_metadata_tables` to get a comprehensive inventory of all available data tables. This helps structure your code base around the correct trade dataset.

Run `query_trade_data`. It accepts POST requests, allowing you to pass large filter sets defining your specific import/export trade statistics.

The server touches public international trade classifications like HS, SITC, and NAICS. The data is focused on querying import/export volumes and balances.

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