How do I find my VATNode API Key?

Log in to your [**VATNode dashboard**](https://vatnode.dev/dashboard), and you will find your API Key on the main home page. Copy and paste it below.

Can the agent validate European VAT numbers?

Yes. VATNode supports validation for VAT numbers across the European Union and several other jurisdictions globally using official VIES data.

Is tax rate information provided?

Yes. The `get_country_vat_rates` tool provides current standard and reduced VAT rates, helping you audit tax obligations for different regions.

VATNode MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About VATNode MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire VAT validation and tax auditing workflow with VATNode, the reliable source for global VAT intelligence. By connecting VATNode to your agent, you transform complex tax compliance tasks into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly verify if a VAT number is valid, audit company registration details, and retrieve current tax rates for any country without you ever touching a manual lookup tool. Whether you are conducting financial due diligence or managing international invoicing, your agent acts as a real-time tax consultant, ensuring your business data is always verified and compliant.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings VATNode data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 6 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

VAT Auditing — Verify if any international VAT number is valid and retrieve detailed company metadata, including names and addresses.
Tax Rate Oversight — Retrieve current standard and reduced VAT rates for any country to maintain a clear view of global tax obligations.
Corporate Discovery — Query company details associated with a VAT number to assist in rapid financial background checks.
Global Intelligence — List VAT rates for all supported countries to understand the reach of different tax systems instantly.
Operational Monitoring — Check your API usage and account metadata to maintain strict control over your research volume.

The VATNode MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect VATNode to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the VATNode MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

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 VATNode

Ask Copilot: "Using VATNode, help me...". 6 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the VATNode MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with VATNode 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

VATNode + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the VATNode 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

VATNode MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect VATNode to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_api_usage

Check current VATNode API usage statistics

get_company_by_vat

Retrieve company details associated with a VAT number

get_country_tax_info

Get additional tax information for a country

get_country_vat_rates

Get current VAT rates for a specific country

list_all_vat_rates

List VAT rates for all supported countries

validate_vat_number

Verify if a VAT number is valid and retrieve company metadata

Example Prompts for VATNode in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with VATNode immediately.

"Validate the VAT number 'DE123456789' using VATNode."

"What are the standard VAT rates in 'France' (FR)?"

"List all countries with a standard VAT rate above 20%."

Troubleshooting VATNode MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting VATNode to VS Code Copilot through the 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.

VATNode + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating VATNode 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.