How to Use the ReferralCandy MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share ReferralCandy tools in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository and commit it to Git. This allows every developer on your team to use the ReferralCandy tools automatically.

Standardize your team's access to ReferralCandy data using VS Code Copilot.

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Sync referral data across teams in VS Code Copilot

Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repository so every developer on your team has the same access to `list_referrers` and `get_stats`. It keeps your team aligned on the same marketing data. VS Code Copilot ensures that everyone is looking at the same campaign details. You remove the friction of manual setup for new team members.

Audit reward status in VS Code Copilot

Use `list_pending_rewards` to check if your referral system is processing payouts correctly during code reviews. It provides a quick way to verify business logic against actual account states. Your team can use these tools to investigate bugs in the reward flow without leaving the editor. It makes the connection between code and marketing outcome clear.

Fetch advocate profiles in VS Code Copilot

Call `get_referrer` to pull specific advocate data when you need to troubleshoot referral attribution in your code. You get the exact profile details needed to reproduce issues. This MCP Server keeps your workflow focused by bringing the data you need into the IDE. You spend less time navigating browser dashboards and more time fixing issues.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ReferralCandy MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository and commit it to Git. This allows every developer on your team to use the ReferralCandy tools automatically.

Yes, simply configure the server in your user settings or project config. Then, switch your chat to Agent mode to start querying your marketing data.

Vinkius uses a secure endpoint token for authentication, ensuring your credentials are never exposed. The server only accesses your referral program metadata and advocate history.

Your team has access to the full suite of 16 tools, including `list_campaigns`, `get_stats`, and `register_purchase`. These help you manage your program directly from the codebase.

You can configure it globally by opening your user settings with `Cmd+Shift+P` and selecting the MCP configuration option. This makes the tools available in every project you open.

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