GitHub Copilot + GoldRush
by GitHubIDE
Extension
Quick Start
1
Install GitHub Copilot ExtensionInstall the GitHub Copilot extension in VS Code from the marketplace.
2
Install GoldRush CLIQuery onchain data directly from your terminal, useful for testing queries before using them in Copilot.
npm install -g @covalenthq/goldrush-cli
3
Configure GoldRush MCP ServerAdd the MCP server config to your VS Code settings.json or .vscode/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"goldrush": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@covalenthq/goldrush-mcp-server"],
"env": { "GOLDRUSH_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}4
Open Copilot ChatUse Ctrl+Shift+I to open the Copilot Chat panel in VS Code.
5
Query blockchain dataAsk: "Use the GoldRush tools to get token balances for 0xd8dA6BF26964aF9D7eEd9e03E53415D37aA96045"
Example Prompts
“Get wallet balances on Ethereum using GoldRush”
“Show me recent transactions for this address on Base”
“Generate a function to fetch token prices from GoldRush”
“Create an API route that returns NFT data for a wallet”
“Add GoldRush SDK to this project and fetch portfolio data”
“Write a utility that checks token balances across multiple chains”
“Help me build a transaction history component with GoldRush”
“Create a typed GoldRush API client for this project”
Available MCP Tools (27)
Cross-Chain
multichain_balancesFetch spot and historical balances for an address on up to 10 EVM chains.
multichain_transactionsFetch paginated transactions for up to 10 addresses and 10 chains.
multichain_address_activityLocate chains an address is active on with a single API call.
Balances
token_balancesGet native and ERC20 token balances with spot prices and metadata.
historical_token_balancesGet token balances at a specific block height or date.
historical_portfolio_valueGet daily portfolio balance broken down by token.
erc20_token_transfersGet transfer-in and transfer-out events with historical prices.
token_holdersGet paginated current or historical holders of a token.
native_token_balanceGet native token balance with current market value.
Transactions
transactionFetch a single transaction with decoded log events.
transaction_summaryGet earliest/latest transactions and count for a wallet.
transactions_for_addressGet paginated transactions with decoded logs for an address.
transactions_for_blockGet all transactions in a block with decoded events.
Bitcoin
bitcoin_hd_wallet_balancesGet balances for child addresses from an HD wallet xpub key.
bitcoin_transactionsGet full transaction history for a Bitcoin wallet.
bitcoin_non_hd_wallet_balancesGet balance for a non-HD Bitcoin address.
NFTs
nft_for_addressGet ERC721 and ERC1155 NFTs held by an address.
nft_check_ownershipVerify NFT ownership within a collection.
nft_check_ownership_token_idVerify ownership of a specific NFT by token ID.
Pricing
historical_token_pricesGet historical prices for ERC20 and native tokens.
pool_spot_pricesGet spot prices for a Uniswap V2/V3 pool.
Security
token_approvalsGet token approvals categorized by spender with risk levels.
Utility
gas_pricesGet real-time gas estimates for low, medium, and high speeds.
blockFetch a single block with timestamp, tx count, and miner info.
block_heightsGet block heights within a date range.
log_events_by_addressGet event logs emitted from a contract address.
log_events_by_topicGet event logs by topic hash across all contracts.
GoldRush Agent Skills
GoldRush Agent Skills give AI agents structured context for every endpoint, parameter, and credit cost. View all skills on GitHub →
Install GoldRush Skills
npx skills add covalenthq/goldrush-agent-skills
Available skills
Foundational APIREST endpoints for historical blockchain data. Balances, transactions, NFTs, token prices, security checks, cross-chain queries across 100+ networks.
Streaming APIReal-time GraphQL subscriptions. OHLCV candles, new DEX pairs, wallet activity monitoring, token search, and PnL queries via WebSocket.
x402Pay-per-request access without API keys. Agents pay with stablecoins using the HTTP 402 protocol. No accounts, no rate limits, no key management.
CLITerminal-first blockchain data with native MCP support. 17 commands that work for both humans and AI agents.
Common Workflows
Generate Web3 Functions
1Start typing a function signature related to blockchain data
2Copilot suggests completions using GoldRush SDK patterns
3Accept and iterate with Tab completions
4Use Copilot Chat for more complex multi-step generation
Build API Endpoints
1Ask Copilot Chat to generate API routes for GoldRush data
2It creates endpoints with proper error handling and typing
3Copilot suggests test cases for the endpoints
Code Review with Onchain Context
1Select code that interacts with blockchain data
2Ask Copilot to review it and suggest improvements
3Copilot can use MCP tools to verify API responses match expectations
Add GoldRush to Existing Projects
1Ask Copilot Chat to add GoldRush SDK to your package.json
2Request it to create a GoldRush client utility file
3Have Copilot refactor existing data fetching to use GoldRush
Tips for Success
Use @workspace in Copilot Chat to give full project context
Copilot's inline suggestions work best when you have GoldRush SDK imported
Pin relevant GoldRush types files for better completions
Use Copilot Chat's /explain command to understand GoldRush API responses
GitHub Copilot FAQ
Yes, GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code supports MCP Servers. Add the GoldRush MCP config to your VS Code settings or project .vscode/mcp.json file.
Troubleshooting
MCP tools not available in Copilot ChatEnsure you're using the latest VS Code and Copilot extension. MCP support requires VS Code 1.99+ and Copilot extension updates.
Copilot suggesting outdated GoldRush patternsPin the latest GoldRush SDK types file in your project. Copilot learns from local project files and will prefer up-to-date patterns.
Rate limit errors in Copilot ChatMCP tool calls count against your GoldRush API limits. Monitor your usage at goldrush.dev/platform/usage and upgrade if needed.
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