Bring Workplace Safety
to VS Code Copilot
Learn how to connect DOL (Department of Labor) to VS Code Copilot and start using 5 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the DOL (Department of Labor) MCP Server?
Access comprehensive labor data from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). This server provides tools to query critical datasets including workplace safety inspections, mine safety violations, wage compliance records, and employment training statistics.
What you can do
- OSHA Inspections — Retrieve health and safety inspection records via
get_osha_inspectionsto monitor workplace compliance. - MSHA Safety — Access mine safety inspection data (
get_msha_inspections) and violation records (get_msha_violations) to ensure industrial safety standards. - WHD Compliance — Query Wage and Hour Division data via
get_whd_complianceregarding labor law investigations and compliance history. - ETA Statistics — Fetch labor market data and information on job training programs using
get_eta_data.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your DOL API Key
- Query public labor data using natural language in any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Compliance Officers — Monitor safety records and regulatory adherence across industries.
- Data Researchers — Analyze labor market trends and workplace safety statistics.
- Legal Professionals — Investigate wage and hour compliance history for specific entities.
Built-in capabilities (5)
Get ETA employment and training data
Get MSHA inspection data
Get MSHA violations data
Get OSHA inspection data
Get WHD compliance data
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings DOL (Department of Labor) data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 5 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
DOL (Department of Labor) in VS Code Copilot
DOL (Department of Labor) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect DOL (Department of Labor) to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for DOL (Department of Labor) in VS Code Copilot
The DOL (Department of Labor) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 5 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in VS Code Copilot only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
DOL (Department of Labor) for VS Code Copilot
Every tool call from VS Code Copilot to the DOL (Department of Labor) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
Can I filter OSHA inspection data by a specific state?
Yes! You can use the filter parameter in the get_osha_inspections tool with OData syntax, such as state_code eq 'CA' for California.
What kind of information does the ETA data tool provide?
The get_eta_data tool fetches information regarding employment and training programs, as well as various labor market statistics managed by the Employment and Training Administration.
How can I limit the number of results returned from a query?
All tools, such as get_msha_violations or get_whd_compliance, include a top parameter. Simply specify a number to limit the results to that amount.
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.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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