How to Use the Olostep MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share Olostep settings in VS Code Copilot?

Place your mcp.json file in the .vscode directory of your repository. When your team pulls the latest changes, the tools become available to everyone automatically.

Q: Can I manage scraping agents with Olostep in VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You can use createagent, listagents, and getagent to organize your scraping configurations directly from the editor.

Standardize web data collection across your team. Connect Olostep to VS Code Copilot to share scraping tools via your repo config.

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Share scraping tools via VS Code Copilot

Commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repo so every dev on your team uses the same Olostep connection. It removes the friction of manual setup and ensures everyone has access to the same `scrape_url` functionality. Your team can rely on consistent data formats across all environments. It keeps your scraping logic unified while you build out your features.

Batch processing for team workflows

Use `create_batch` to handle high-volume scraping tasks that benefit the whole team. You can define the URLs in your scripts and let the server handle the heavy lifting. Checking `list_batches` allows you to see what everyone else is working on. It helps prevent duplicate jobs and keeps your API credit usage efficient.

Enterprise-grade usage oversight

Run `get_usage` to monitor how much of your team's quota is consumed by your current scraping tasks. It provides the visibility you need to manage your budget across the entire organization. If you encounter issues, `check_olostep_status` provides an immediate answer on connectivity. It is a simple way to troubleshoot your team's environment without digging through network logs.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Olostep MCP in VS Code Copilot

Place your `mcp.json` file in the `.vscode` directory of your repository. When your team pulls the latest changes, the tools become available to everyone automatically.

Yes, the architecture is designed for standard enterprise environments. It respects your existing security policies while providing the scraping tools your team needs.

No. The server only returns the data for the current session. Your scraped content, such as page text or HTML, exists only in your local editor session.

Yes. You can use `create_agent`, `list_agents`, and `get_agent` to organize your scraping configurations directly from the editor.

The server will return an error status which you can see in the chat. You can use `get_usage` to see if you have exhausted your credits for the month.

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