Can I track packages from different carriers like DHL and FedEx at once?

Yes! 17Track supports over 1,500 carriers. You can register any tracking number, and the `detect_carrier` tool can help identify which provider is handling the shipment.

How do I add a friendly name to a tracking number?

Use the `update_tracking_tag` tool and provide the tracking number along with your desired text in the `tag` parameter. This makes it easier to identify shipments later.

What happens if I don't know the carrier ID?

No problem. You can use the `detect_carrier` tool with the tracking number first. It will return the most likely carrier IDs, which you can then use to register the shipment.

17Track MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 7 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: 17Track
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Author: Vinkius

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About 17Track MCP Server

Equip your AI agent with the most comprehensive logistics intelligence available via 17Track. This unified server provides your agent with instant access to real-time shipment status, event history, and carrier metadata for over 1,500 global logistics providers. Your agent can instantly register new tracking numbers, audit shipping progress, and retrieve detailed event logs without you ever checking a tracking page. Whether you are managing e-commerce fulfillment or tracking personal orders, your agent acts as a dedicated logistics coordinator through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings 17Track data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 7 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Shipment Monitoring — Register and track thousands of packages simultaneously with real-time status updates.
Event Auditing — Fetch complete historical logs and specific milestone events for any tracking number.
Carrier Intelligence — Automatically detect the carrier for a given number and list all supported global providers.
Metadata Management — Add tags and names to your shipments to keep your logistics organized.
Inventory Control — Stop or delete tracking for completed shipments to maintain a clean dashboard.

The 17Track MCP Server exposes 7 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect 17Track to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the 17Track MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using 17Track

Ask Copilot: "Using 17Track, help me...". 7 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the 17Track MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with 17Track through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

17Track + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the 17Track MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

17Track MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (7)

These 7 tools become available when you connect 17Track to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

delete_tracking

Delete a tracking number

detect_carrier

Detect carrier for a number

get_tracking_info

Get status for a tracking number

list_carriers

List all supported carriers

register_tracking

stop_tracking

Stop tracking a number

update_tracking_tag

Update tracking metadata

Example Prompts for 17Track in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with 17Track immediately.

"Register tracking number '123456789' for my order."

"Get the latest status for my package '123456789'."

"Detect which carrier is handling tracking number 'XY123456789Z'."

Troubleshooting 17Track MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting 17Track to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

17Track + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating 17Track MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.