How to Use the WHO GHO MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I manage WHO GHO indicators for my team with VS Code Copilot?

The process is managed through a committed .vscode/mcp.json file. Once added, every developer on the team automatically inherits access to all three tools and data sources.

Q: Which country codes are available with WHO GHO and VS Code Copilot?

The getwhocountryprofile tool supports standard ISO-3 codes for calling the snapshot function. This covers the full range of nations tracked by the World Health Organization.

Q: Can I get historical data sets with WHO GHO and VS Code Copilot?

Yes, the getwhoindicatordata tool handles this. It retrieves year-by-year values for any indicator you define, perfect for building time-series comparisons across your project.

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Centralized indicator code lookup.

When developing a new feature, don't waste time researching codes. The shared configuration allows the entire team to use `search_who_indicators` via the MCP Server. All developers get access to 2,200+ indicators. This guarantees that everyone is using the same official indicator identifier when building reports or models.

Standardized country profile checks.

Need a quick check on a target market's health status? The team can use `get_who_country_profile` by passing an ISO-3 code. This generates consistent, verifiable data snippets that are easy to integrate into documentation or pull request descriptions. It keeps the entire engineering team aligned on baseline country metrics.

Team access to time-series reports.

Building a comparison model across decades? The `get_who_indicator_data` tool retrieves historical values for life expectancy or disease rates. Because this is configured in the repo, every developer can pull this rich data set. The consistency of the output makes building robust, shared analyses simple.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about WHO GHO MCP in VS Code Copilot

The process is managed through a committed `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Once added, every developer on the team automatically inherits access to all three tools and data sources.

The `get_who_country_profile` tool supports standard ISO-3 codes for calling the snapshot function. This covers the full range of nations tracked by the World Health Organization.

Yes, the `get_who_indicator_data` tool handles this. It retrieves year-by-year values for any indicator you define, perfect for building time-series comparisons across your project.

No, it covers 194 countries. You pass the correct ISO-3 code to access country profiles and indicators regardless of geographic location. This keeps your team's scope wide open.

This server provides global health indicator data from the WHO. You get metrics like mortality rates, disease prevalence, and immunization coverage, which can be used to build comprehensive reports across your codebase.

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