How to Use the BigCommerce MCP in VS Code Copilot

Deploy shared BigCommerce tools in VS Code Copilot to keep your entire engineering team on the same page.

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Connect BigCommerce MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect BigCommerce 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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VS Code Copilot shares BigCommerce tools

Commit your mcp.json to your repository to give the whole team access to the same BigCommerce tools. Everyone uses the same `list_orders` and `list_products` commands. This ensures your team builds features against identical store data. It removes the variance that happens when developers use different API mocks.

Standardize BigCommerce workflows in VS Code Copilot

Your team can pull `list_categories` and `list_brands` directly into their editor. It creates a shared reference point for your store's taxonomy. Engineers spend less time hunting for API specs. They call the tools and see the current state of your catalog immediately.

Manage BigCommerce inventory in VS Code Copilot

Use the agent to query `get_order` or `list_customers` during your sprint. Your team gets the context they need to ship features faster. Every tool output is consistent across your organization. You maintain a single source of truth for your store data within the code editor.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about BigCommerce MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once you commit the file, every developer on your team inherits the same tool access.

It queries your store backend directly whenever you invoke a tool. You always see the latest status of your catalog and orders.

Yes, it supports team-wide configs that fit into your existing development standards. It is designed for professional teams that need consistent tooling.

You can list all configured coupons to verify your backend logic. It allows your team to test promotional features with live data.

We enforce strict token-based authentication for every request. Only your authorized team members can access your specific store records, and all traffic remains isolated.

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