How to Use the Axle MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we deploy the Axle tools to our whole team in VS Code Copilot?

Simple. Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project's root. Add the Axle server configuration and commit it to Git. Every developer who pulls the repo will have the tools enabled for Copilot.

Q: What's the best way to see all active shipments?

Just ask Copilot to 'list all loads'. It will use the listloads tool to pull a complete list of current shipments from your Axle system.

Give your entire engineering team access to live fleet data inside VS Code. Let Copilot manage drivers, track vehicles, and update loads.

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This isn't just for you; it's for everyone on your team. By adding the Axle MCP Server config to `.vscode/mcp.json` and committing it to your repo, every developer instantly gets access. Copilot can now `list_drivers`, `list_vehicles`, and `list_loads` for anyone on the project. This standardizes how your team interacts with your logistics backend. No more sharing API keys or writing one-off scripts. Everyone uses the same secure, managed tools right from their editor.

Interact with Live Loads & Docs

Stop mocking data for your logistics apps. With Copilot in Agent mode, you can ask it to `get_load` by its ID and see the real-time status. It's perfect for debugging or understanding the data structure you're working with. You can even pull up associated paperwork. The `list_documents` tool lets Copilot fetch scanned shipping documents for a given shipment. It brings critical context right next to your code.

Update Records from the Editor

Your agent isn't limited to just reading data. You can instruct Copilot to make changes using the `update_load` or `update_driver_status` tools. Need to mark a load as 'Delivered' or a driver as 'Off Duty'? Just describe what you want to do in the chat. Copilot will confirm the action and execute the change. It's a faster way to perform routine operations without leaving VS Code.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Axle MCP in VS Code Copilot

Simple. Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project's root. Add the Axle server configuration and commit it to Git. Every developer who pulls the repo will have the tools enabled for Copilot.

Yes. Once Axle is configured, you can ask Copilot's agent mode to use the `get_driver_availability` tool. It will return the driver's remaining hours directly in the chat.

Any developer on the team can ask Copilot to 'get the location for vehicle [ID] using Axle'. The agent uses the `get_vehicle_location` tool and gives you the last known coordinates.

Just ask Copilot to 'list all loads'. It will use the `list_loads` tool to pull a complete list of current shipments from your Axle system.

Axle processes only the logistics data needed for a request, like driver status or vehicle location. The Vinkius MCP server handling the connection is SOC 2 compliant and runs in a dedicated, single-use environment for each request. Nothing is logged or stored.

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