How to Use the AirLabs MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does my team get access to AirLabs in VS Code Copilot?

The easiest way is to add the AirLabs configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file and commit it to your repository. Every team member who pulls the repo will automatically have the tools available in Copilot Chat.

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Commit the AirLabs MCP configuration to your repo's `.vscode/mcp.json`. Now every developer on the team gets the same set of tools in Copilot Chat. No more passing around API keys or dealing with outdated data sources. When a teammate asks Copilot to 'find all airports in Germany' using `get_airports`, they get the same structured data you do. This makes collaboration easier because everyone is building against a single, consistent source of aviation information.

Agent-mode Queries in VS Code Copilot

Switch Copilot Chat to Agent mode and start asking for live data. You can ask for an airline's entire route network with `get_airline_routes` or get a list of all departures from an airport with `get_flights_by_airport`. Copilot gets the data and can use it to answer questions or help you write code. This isn't just for solo work. It's for building reliable software. Because the AirLabs MCP Server is managed and secure, your IT department can approve it for team-wide use. You get powerful tools without the security headaches.

Quick Lookups, No Context Switching

You're in the middle of coding and need to know the ICAO code for a specific aircraft model. Just ask Copilot. It uses `get_aircraft` to look up the details from a hex code, or `get_airlines` to find info on a specific carrier. Forget opening a browser to check flight schedules. Use `get_schedules` to pull timetables directly into your editor. Need to find the closest airport to a set of coordinates for a logistics feature? `get_nearby_airports` gives you a list instantly. It keeps you in the flow.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about AirLabs MCP in VS Code Copilot

The easiest way is to add the AirLabs configuration to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it to your repository. Every team member who pulls the repo will automatically have the tools available in Copilot Chat.

Yes. Switch Copilot to Agent mode and ask it to 'show me all active United flights'. It will use the `get_flights` tool from AirLabs to get a real-time list of every flight currently in the air.

Yes. The connection is managed by Vinkius, which is SOC 2 compliant. Committing the config to your repo means your team gets access without ever handling secrets or API keys directly, fitting right into your existing security posture.

You can. Ask Copilot something like 'find airports within 50km of these coordinates'. It will use the `get_nearby_airports` tool to return a list of all matching airports, from major hubs to small airfields.

The server only receives the minimum data needed for a query, like an airline code or flight number. The Vinkius platform isolates each request in a temporary, single-use environment, ensuring none of your query information is logged or retained.

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