Bring Digital Checks
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Checkbook.io to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the Checkbook.io MCP Server?
Connect your Checkbook.io account to any AI agent and take full control of your push payments and digital checks through natural conversation. Streamline how you disburse funds to vendors and contractors.
What you can do
- Payment Oversight — List and retrieve details for all digital and physical checks sent or received natively
- Send Money — Issue new digital checks via email/phone or physical checks via mail flawlessly
- Account Intelligence — Access linked bank accounts and monitor their verification status securely
- Invoice Management — List and retrieve details for all invoices within your account flawlessly
- Recurring Payments — Monitor and manage active check payment subscriptions securely
- Profile Visibility — Retrieve core user profile metadata and account settings directly within your workspace
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Checkbook API Key and API Secret (obtained from Developer Settings)
- Start managing your payments from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Accounts Payable Teams — automate the disbursement of checks to vendors using natural language
- Small Business Owners — send digital checks and monitor balances without opening the bank portal
- Payroll Administrators — quickly verify check statuses and payment histories straight from their chat interface
- Logistics Managers — track physical checks sent via mail to contractors
Built-in capabilities (8)
Get detailed information for a specific check
Retrieve core user profile information
io. List all digital and physical checks
List all invoices
List all bank accounts linked to the profile
List all recurring check payment subscriptions
Send a digital check to a recipient via email or phone
Send a physical check to a recipient via mail
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Checkbook.io data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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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
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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
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Checkbook.io in VS Code Copilot
Why run Checkbook.io with Vinkius?
The Checkbook.io connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 8 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Checkbook.io using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Checkbook.io and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Checkbook.io to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Checkbook.io for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Checkbook.io is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send a physical check through the agent?
Yes! Use the send_physical_check tool. Provide the recipient's name, email, and amount. Checkbook.io will print and mail a physical check to the recipient.
How do I check if a check has been deposited?
Use the get_check_details tool with the unique check ID. Your agent will fetch the current status (e.g., IN_PROCESS, PAID, VOID).
Where do I find my Checkbook API Key and Secret?
Log in to your Checkbook.io account and navigate to Settings -> Developer. You can generate and copy your API Key and Secret from that section.
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.
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Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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