Bring Entity Profiling
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect KnowFirst to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 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 KnowFirst MCP Server?
Connect your AI agent to KnowFirst, the leading provider of real-time data intelligence and entity profiling.
Key Capabilities
- Entity Profiling — Deep search for companies and individuals to get comprehensive intelligence data
- Signal Auditing — Track changes and signals for specific entities over time to detect shifts in behavior
- Market Analysis — Access trending signals by category to understand sector-wide movements
- Relationship Mapping — Graph connections between entities to discover hidden networks and dependencies
- Source Transparency — Audit the data sources providing information for your research
Simple Integration
- Get your KnowFirst API Key from your dashboard
- Configure the key in this MCP server
- Start extracting data intelligence using natural language commands
Built-in capabilities (10)
Audit historical changes for an entity
Check the status of the KnowFirst API
Graph the connections of an entity
Get complete intelligence profile for an entity
g., Tech, Finance). Get current market trends by category
List raw data points for an entity
g., Public Records, Social Signals, News). List all data sources used by KnowFirst
Provide the query parameters as a JSON string. Execute a custom intelligence query
Search for specific data sources
Returns unique entity IDs. Search for specific entities in the intelligence database
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings KnowFirst data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 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
KnowFirst in VS Code Copilot
Why run KnowFirst with Vinkius?
The KnowFirst 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 10 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 KnowFirst using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
KnowFirst and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect KnowFirst 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
KnowFirst for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and KnowFirst 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
How do I find an Entity ID?
Use the search_intelligence_entities tool with the name of the company or person. It will return a list of matches with their IDs.
What kind of signals does KnowFirst track?
KnowFirst tracks financial events, leadership changes, social media mentions, news sentiment, and operational shifts.
Can I query raw data points?
Yes, use the list_entity_data_points tool to see the underlying observations recorded for any entity.
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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