How to Use the AfterShip Tracking MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot automatically register shipments via AfterShip Tracking?

Yes, you can instruct Copilot to run createtracking directly from the chat window to register new packages in your test or production environments.

Q: How do I debug carrier detection using AfterShip Tracking in VS Code Copilot?

Ask Copilot to run detectcourier on a sample tracking number to verify how the carrier is identified and routed.

Q: Can I limit which couriers Copilot can access?

Copilot respects your AfterShip account settings. Running listcouriers will only return the shipping carriers you have explicitly enabled in your dashboard.

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Connect AfterShip Tracking MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect AfterShip Tracking 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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Share shipping tools across your team in VS Code

Commit your MCP config to Git using .vscode/mcp.json so everyone on your team has access to the same tools. Developers can instantly check package statuses using `get_tracking_details` without manual setup. Team members can run `list_trackings` directly from the Copilot chat to debug shipment pipelines together. This keeps your entire engineering team aligned on logistics data.

Automate carrier routing in VS Code Copilot

When writing fulfillment scripts, Copilot can call `detect_courier` to verify that incoming tracking numbers map to valid carriers. This prevents routing errors before they hit production. The MCP Server lets your agent query `list_couriers` to fetch the exact shipping providers enabled on your corporate account, ensuring your scripts always target active carriers.

Run live tracking registrations inside your IDE

Test your order-received webhooks by having Copilot call `create_tracking` inside your workspace. You can watch the real-time registration happen without opening an external API client. This MCP Server integrates directly with VS Code, turning your Copilot chat into a control center for your logistics pipeline. You build, test, and debug shipping APIs in one place.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about AfterShip Tracking MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root. Once committed, any team member with the MCP extension gets instant access to these tools.

Yes, you can instruct Copilot to run `create_tracking` directly from the chat window to register new packages in your test or production environments.

Ask Copilot to run `detect_courier` on a sample tracking number to verify how the carrier is identified and routed.

Copilot respects your AfterShip account settings. Running `list_couriers` will only return the shipping carriers you have explicitly enabled in your dashboard.

All logistics payloads and tracking numbers are processed through a secure, isolated sandbox. The MCP Server ensures your raw credentials are never committed to your codebase or exposed to the LLM.

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