How to Use the 17Track MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot detect shipping carriers using 17Track?

Yes, Copilot uses the detectcarrier tool to identify the correct shipping provider for any tracking number you paste into the chat. It queries over 1500 global carriers automatically.

Q: How do we stop tracking packages in VS Code Copilot using 17Track?

You can ask Copilot to execute stoptracking for any active shipment. This stops the platform from monitoring that specific package, which is useful for cleaning up completed orders.

Q: Can we update shipment metadata directly from the editor?

Yes, the updatetrackingtag tool lets you assign tags or notes to your packages. Copilot can automate this to label shipments with internal bug tracker IDs or customer tickets.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect 17Track to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Access live shipping logs in Copilot Chat

The `get_tracking_info` tool retrieves the exact status of any package from within your VS Code interface. Your team can debug delivery issues without leaving the code editor, pulling down timestamps, carrier checkpoints, and transit milestones. This direct access lets your developers inspect real API responses when building tracking dashboards. You get raw JSON structures instead of guessing the payload format, speeding up your front-end integration.

Automate carrier mapping across your team

The `detect_carrier` tool resolves ambiguous tracking numbers to their respective postal services. When writing input validation logic, Copilot uses this tool to verify if a user-submitted string matches any known carrier format. To ensure your application handles global shipments correctly, `list_carriers` provides the complete list of supported shipping providers. This allows your team to keep local carrier lists in sync with the live platform.

Manage tracking lists via this MCP Server

The `register_tracking` tool registers new shipments directly through the Copilot chat panel. Developers can quickly add test tracking codes during staging runs to verify that webhook endpoints process delivery events correctly. When testing completes, running `delete_tracking` cleans up the staging data from your account. This prevents test numbers from cluttering your production shipment dashboards and keeps your logistics metrics accurate.

Setup guide

Set up 17Track 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 17Track 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 17Track tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent 17Track transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "17track-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about 17Track MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team will instantly gain access to the tracking tools.

Yes, Copilot uses the `detect_carrier` tool to identify the correct shipping provider for any tracking number you paste into the chat. It queries over 1500 global carriers automatically.

You can ask Copilot to execute `stop_tracking` for any active shipment. This stops the platform from monitoring that specific package, which is useful for cleaning up completed orders.

Yes, the `update_tracking_tag` tool lets you assign tags or notes to your packages. Copilot can automate this to label shipments with internal bug tracker IDs or customer tickets.

Vinkius processes all MCP tracking requests inside zero-trust, isolated V8 sandboxes. Your tracking numbers and carrier credentials are never logged or stored, maintaining strict enterprise security standards.

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