How to Use the AfterShip Returns MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can my team share the AfterShip Returns config in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, commit the .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository. Every team member gets the tools instantly once they enable Agent mode.

Q: How do I check return status using AfterShip Returns in VS Code Copilot?

Simply ask your agent to call listreturns. It will provide a summary of your pending and historical requests directly in the chat panel.

Deploy AfterShip Returns across your engineering team in VS Code Copilot to standardize how you manage ecommerce logistics.

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Share AfterShip Returns tools in VS Code Copilot

Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` to the repo so every dev has access to `approve_return`. The team starts using the same return authorization flow immediately. Use `list_returns` to sync your team on current warehouse volume. It removes the need for manual reports when building new ecommerce features.

Manage RMAs via this MCP Server

Your team can pull specific data with `get_return_details` to resolve bugs faster. It provides the exact logistics history needed to reproduce production issues. Use `receive_items` to automate warehouse updates directly from the IDE. It keeps your inventory records consistent across the organization.

Standardize AfterShip Returns in your IDE

This MCP Server ensures your entire engineering department uses the same return management tools. You manage the config once and deploy it to everyone. It turns your VS Code Copilot into a powerful interface for ecommerce operations. Your agents handle the heavy lifting while you focus on the architecture.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about AfterShip Returns MCP in VS Code Copilot

Yes, commit the `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repository. Every team member gets the tools instantly once they enable Agent mode.

It is built for team-wide use. You can manage the configuration centrally, ensuring consistent access to your returns data across the entire organization.

Simply ask your agent to call `list_returns`. It will provide a summary of your pending and historical requests directly in the chat panel.

The server uses token-based auth to keep your data private. It only accesses the specific RMA records required for your operations, preventing broad data exposure.

No telemetry is stored by the server. It acts as a direct pipe for your RMA logs and return statuses, keeping your sensitive ecommerce information strictly under your control.

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