How to Use the VATNode MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does VS Code Copilot handle VATNode validation?

You set it up in .vscode/mcp.json. This allows every developer on the team to use validatevatnumber directly, ensuring consistent data quality across all projects.

Q: What tax rate information is available with VATNode and VS Code Copilot?

The server provides specific rates through getcountryvatrates, and a full list via listallvatrates. These are all immediately accessible to your team's development environment.

Q: Can I audit my usage statistics using VATNode with VS Code Copilot?

Yes. The getapiusage tool lets your team check the API consumption right from within the IDE, so you always know where you stand on your rate limits.

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Team VAT auditing via MCP Server

Commit the shared configuration using `.vscode/mcp.json` to expose `validate_vat_number` team-wide. Every developer gets immediate access to verify company IDs. When a teammate needs specific details, they can use `get_company_by_vat` to pull comprehensive records for an entity.

Manage tax rates with VS Code Copilot

Your team can enforce accurate financial data by calling `get_country_vat_rates`. This ensures that code dealing with taxes uses the most current rates available. For full coverage, commit a tool call using `list_all_vat_rates` to expose all global tax rate data within the project scope.

Check API usage via MCP Server

The `get_api_usage` tool lets developers check VATNode's current usage statistics directly in their IDE. This helps prevent accidental over-querying during development. You can also use `get_country_tax_info` to ensure that the code handles general tax rules for a country, not just the main VAT figure.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about VATNode MCP in VS Code Copilot

You set it up in `.vscode/mcp.json`. This allows every developer on the team to use `validate_vat_number` directly, ensuring consistent data quality across all projects.

The server provides specific rates through `get_country_vat_rates`, and a full list via `list_all_vat_rates`. These are all immediately accessible to your team's development environment.

The server touches company metadata and tax rates, specifically the `VAT number` and associated `company details`. This ensures your team only works with audited, necessary public information.

Yeah. Instead of manually checking tax rates or company status, the agent handles it instantly via tools like `get_country_vat_rates`, saving everyone time and reducing human error.

Yes. The `get_api_usage` tool lets your team check the API consumption right from within the IDE, so you always know where you stand on your rate limits.

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