Axle MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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About Axle MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire logistics operation with Axle, the comprehensive fleet management platform. By connecting Axle to your agent, you transform complex supply chain monitoring into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly track real-time vehicle locations, audit driver duty statuses, monitor shipment progress, and retrieve essential shipping documents without you ever touching a heavy transportation dashboard. Whether you're managing a local delivery crew or a national trucking network, your agent acts as a real-time dispatch coordinator, ensuring your fleet is always moving and compliant.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Axle data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- Vehicle Tracking — List all vehicles in your fleet and retrieve real-time GPS locations and technical health details.
- Driver Management — Audit driver profiles, monitor current duty statuses (On Duty, Driving, etc.), and check available Hours of Service (HOS).
- Load Orchestration — Monitor shipment progress, list active loads, and update shipment details dynamically via natural language.
- Document Retrieval — Access scanned shipping documents and paperwork associated with specific loads for instant auditing.
- System Health — Quickly verify connection status and logistics network integrity directly from your chat interface.
The Axle MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Axle to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Axle MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Start using Axle
Ask Copilot: "Using Axle, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Axle MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Axle through the Model Context Protocol.
VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Axle + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Axle MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step
DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review
Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses
Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples
Axle MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Axle to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
get_account_check
Verify Axle connection and system health
get_driver
Get specific profile details for a driver
get_driver_availability
Check a driver remaining hours of service (HOS)
get_load
Get details for a specific load
get_vehicle
Get specific details for a single vehicle
get_vehicle_location
Get the last known GPS location of a vehicle
list_documents
Retrieve scanned shipping documents associated with shipments
list_drivers
List all drivers in the system
list_loads
List all shipments/loads
list_vehicles
List all vehicles in the fleet
update_driver_status
Update a driver current duty status
update_load
Update a load/shipment details
Example Prompts for Axle in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Axle immediately.
"Where is vehicle ID 'TRUCK-101' right now?"
"List all active loads and their current status."
"Check the available Hours of Service (HOS) for driver 'John Doe'."
Troubleshooting Axle MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Axle to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Axle + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Axle MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.Connect Axle with your favorite client
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Connect Axle to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.