How to Use the Arbox MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot update Arbox records?

It can. Use updateclient to push changes to member profiles directly through the chat interface.

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Connect Arbox MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Arbox 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 Arbox tools across your team in VS Code

Commit your configuration to the repo to give everyone the same access. Use `list_leads` and `get_lead` to keep the engineering team aligned on business goals. This ensures every developer uses the same tool definitions. It keeps your gym data management consistent across the entire project.

Manage gym memberships via VS Code

View and update membership status without leaving the editor. Use `list_memberships` to verify plan details during your development cycle. This makes it easy to debug issues related to gym access. You see exactly what Arbox returns for every member request.

Check Arbox connectivity in VS Code

Verify your setup with `check_arbox_status`. It tells you immediately if your connection to the gym platform is healthy. This prevents errors before you start coding. It is a quick way to ensure your agent can talk to the Arbox API.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Arbox MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Since this file is tracked in Git, every teammate gets access to the same tools.

It can. Use `update_client` to push changes to member profiles directly through the chat interface.

Your credentials remain local to your machine. The config file only stores the path and arguments needed to start the MCP Server.

It does. Once configured, simply mention the server in your chat prompts to trigger specific gym actions.

We isolate your member payment history and personal details within your local machine. No external service sees your data because the connection happens via a secure, direct pipe.

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