How to Use the SmartChatAI MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How can SmartChatAI and VS Code Copilot standardize my workflow?

By committing the MCP configuration to .vscode/mcp.json, you guarantee every developer has access to the exact same set of tools, regardless of who is on the team or what machine they're using.

Q: What if I need to check API status using SmartChatAI and VS Code Copilot?

Simply use checkapihealth. This tool confirms that the entire connection stack is working. It’s a non-negotiable step before running any team code.

Q: How do I handle sensitive data with SmartChatAI and VS Code Copilot?

The getauthenticateduserprofile tool allows access to account profile details. Because the configuration is managed via Git, you maintain a clear audit trail for who accesses what.

Q: What happens if I want to track my bots with SmartChatAI and VS Code Copilot?

You use listaichatbots to see a full roster of every bot. You can then check individual settings using getbotchathistory or getchatbotdetails for granular control.

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Team Knowledge Base Management

Getting the whole engineering team on the same page is key. You train the bot using `add_pdf_to_knowledge_base` or feed it a URL via `add_website_to_knowledge_base`. This shared knowledge base ensures everyone uses consistent facts. Because this configuration lives in `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer gets access to the same, correct set of tools automatically.

Centralized Bot Operations

Manage all AI agents from one place. Use `list_ai_chatbots` to see everything connected to the project. For deep dives into configuration, call `get_chatbot_details`. The MCP Server makes bot management predictable. You can even provision new bots using `create_new_ai_bot`, ensuring every team member starts with the same foundational setup.

API Status Checks via SmartChatAI

Before a full deployment, you need to know if the service is ready. Running `check_api_health` confirms the entire SmartChatAI API status works across your team's machines. This reliable tool gives immediate confidence that any code calling these tools will execute without connection surprises.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about SmartChatAI MCP in VS Code Copilot

By committing the MCP configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json`, you guarantee every developer has access to the exact same set of tools, regardless of who is on the team or what machine they're using.

Simply use `check_api_health`. This tool confirms that the entire connection stack is working. It’s a non-negotiable step before running any team code.

The `get_authenticated_user_profile` tool allows access to account profile details. Because the configuration is managed via Git, you maintain a clear audit trail for who accesses what.

It touches everything from conversation transcripts to account profile information. The tools give your team the ability to read, write, and manage that structured user context.

You use `list_ai_chatbots` to see a full roster of every bot. You can then check individual settings using `get_bot_chat_history` or `get_chatbot_details` for granular control.

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