How to Use the Vanta MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I check Vanta compliance with VS Code Copilot?

You call vantalisttests. It shows all monitoring tests for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR. You get the pass/fail status and last run dates right in your IDE.

Q: What tools are available via MCP Server in VS Code Copilot?

The server offers many functions, including vantalistpeople, which reports personnel data. It also lists vulnerabilities using vantalistvulnerabilities.

Q: Can I use Vanta with VS Code Copilot for vendor checks?

Yes, vantalistintegrations shows all connected services and their sync status. This is critical when reviewing coverage metrics or troubleshooting connection errors.

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Vanta Compliance Status with VS Code Copilot

`vanta_compliance_status` delivers a full compliance posture dashboard. It gives you pass rates, critical alerts, and the audit-readiness score across all major frameworks like SOC 2 and GDPR.

Monitoring Security Risks via MCP Server

`vanta_list_risks` pulls the full risk register. You see the title, impact level (1-5), likelihood level (1-5), calculated score, and assigned mitigation controls in one go.

Audit Evidence Tracking with VS Code Copilot

`vanta_list_evidence_requests` lists outstanding evidence. This tool specifies the description of needed evidence, who owns it, and the due date, keeping your audit prep on track.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Vanta MCP in VS Code Copilot

You call `vanta_list_tests`. It shows all monitoring tests for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR. You get the pass/fail status and last run dates right in your IDE.

The server offers many functions, including `vanta_list_people`, which reports personnel data. It also lists vulnerabilities using `vanta_list_vulnerabilities`.

It centralizes your audit prep. You can check policy status with `vanta_list_policies`, making sure every team member has acknowledged necessary security rules.

This server touches personnel records, including name, email, role, security training status, and device compliance. It's important to manage this PII within your committed code.

Yes, `vanta_list_integrations` shows all connected services and their sync status. This is critical when reviewing coverage metrics or troubleshooting connection errors.

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