How to Use the Wikidata MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Wikidata help with development in VS Code Copilot Chat?

Copilot uses the MCP Server tools, like getitem and executesparql, to pull live data from Wikidata. This grounds your code generation process in verifiable external knowledge, making shared logic more accurate.

Q: Can I use Wikidata's similarity search when working with Copilot Chat?

Yes. You can run getsimilarityscore against text and an entity. This capability helps the AI determine conceptual matches, which is much better than simple string matching for shared code logic.

Q: If my team needs to verify an item's full set of facts, what tool should we use with Wikidata in VS Code Copilot?

Use getitemstatements. This tool retrieves every statement associated with a specific Wikidata Item. The resulting data structure is perfect for feeding into shared code modules.

Access Wikidata knowledge graph data across your whole engineering team via Copilot Chat.

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Query complex Wikidata graphs for the team

The `execute_sparql` tool allows every developer on the team to run specific SPARQL queries against Wikidata. This centralized access means all code generation relies on consistent, structured knowledge graph results. The AI can pull details about a single item using `get_item(g., Q42)` and include that real-world context in shared project files.

Find Wikidata items by meaning or type

When searching for reference data, use `search_items_vector`. This is powerful because it finds things based on how they relate conceptually, not just keywords. It’s great for shared documentation. Need to search the types of facts? Use `search_properties_vector`. The MCP Server lets your whole team query properties directly from Wikidata into their code context.

Add or update structured knowledge records

The `create_statement` tool writes new data points to Wikidata. This is crucial for building shared datasets, and the Copilot Chat agent handles passing your OAuth 2.0 Access Token automatically. If you need to modify existing facts or descriptions across the project, use `set_item_description`. It's a reliable way to keep team knowledge up-to-date.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Wikidata MCP in VS Code Copilot

Copilot uses the MCP Server tools, like `get_item` and `execute_sparql`, to pull live data from Wikidata. This grounds your code generation process in verifiable external knowledge, making shared logic more accurate.

Yes. You can run `get_similarity_score` against text and an entity. This capability helps the AI determine conceptual matches, which is much better than simple string matching for shared code logic.

It provides structured knowledge graph records from Wikidata. This includes Item statements and Property definitions—it’s all about relationships between entities that your code can consume.

Use `get_item_statements`. This tool retrieves every statement associated with a specific Wikidata Item. The resulting data structure is perfect for feeding into shared code modules.

The server exposes structured graph data, primarily focusing on relationships between entities (Items) and defined attributes (Properties). You'll see strings, URIs, and various resource connections.

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