How to Use the CD Return Calculator MCP in VS Code Copilot
Run accurate CD calculations and benchmark comparisons directly inside VS Code Copilot with your team.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect CD Return Calculator MCP to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect CD Return Calculator to VS Code Copilot — we handle the hosting, security, and runtime updates so you don't have to. No server setup required.
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Key Capabilities
Calculate CD returns inside VS Code Copilot
Avoid manual financial modeling mistakes. Use `calculate_cd_yield` to compute the exact growth of a certificate of deposit over any term. Your team gets instant, mathematically sound numbers during planning sessions. Copilot handles the execution and returns clean, structured outputs.
Compare rates with the CD Return Calculator MCP
Get context on whether a CD is actually a good deal right now. Run `fetch_market_benchmarks` to see what liquid alternatives are paying. This keeps your financial planning grounded in real-world market conditions. No more searching the web for current average yields.
Generate structured investment comparisons
Stop building manual spreadsheets to compare yield options. Use `generate_investment_comparison` to see how a CD stacks up against high-yield savings accounts. Copilot formats the comparison directly into your active workspace. You get a clear, objective breakdown of your investment options in seconds.
Set up CD Return Calculator MCP in VS Code Copilot
Prerequisites
- VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
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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.jsonin your workspace. - 2
Add the CD Return Calculator 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 CD Return Calculator tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent CD Return Calculator transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cd-return-calculator-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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