How to Use the Smarty MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I make sure Smarty is available for all developers using VS Code Copilot?

The best way is committing the MCP configuration file (.vscode/mcp.json) to the repository root. That ensures everyone on the team gets access automatically.

Q: If I use Smarty with VS Code Copilot, does it handle international data?

Yes. It uses validateintladdress for global validation and also includes predictive tools like autocompleteintladdress so the team stays compliant worldwide.

Q: Can I use Smarty with VS Code Copilot to improve code quality?

Definitely. By running validation tools like validateusaddress within the chat, you force developers to incorporate accurate address checking into the service layer design.

Standardize team data quality. Smarty equips all VS Code Copilot users with enterprise address validation tools.

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Team Validation of Global Addresses

Commit the `.vscode/mcp.json` file to enforce tool access for everyone. Developers can run `validate_us_address` or `validate_intl_address` directly within Copilot Chat, ensuring every team member uses the same standards. This consistency is key; it means your whole engineering department sticks to proper location data validation.

Parse Addresses Across the Repo

Need to pull addresses out of existing code or documentation? The `extract_addresses` tool runs across the team's context, finding physical addresses and emails from any raw text block. It standardizes data capture so that manual review isn't required for every new feature rollout.

Check Location Context via ZIP Codes

Before committing a service layer, run `verify_zip_code` to validate the postal context. This confirms associated cities and states are correct before any geocoding happens. The team can also use `autocomplete_us_address` in Copilot Chat to quickly suggest valid address completions during development.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Smarty MCP in VS Code Copilot

The best way is committing the MCP configuration file (`.vscode/mcp.json`) to the repository root. That ensures everyone on the team gets access automatically.

Yes. It uses `validate_intl_address` for global validation and also includes predictive tools like `autocomplete_intl_address` so the team stays compliant worldwide.

The server manages physical addresses, country codes, ZIP codes, and general account details. It’s all location intelligence for your application's core data.

Definitely. By running validation tools like `validate_us_address` within the chat, you force developers to incorporate accurate address checking into the service layer design.

The server touches location data (addresses, countries, etc.). Since it's an enterprise-grade tool, adhering to SOC 2 standards helps manage that risk across your organization.

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