How to Use the Boathouse Connect MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Boathouse Connect MCP Server configuration across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Save the server configuration in a .vscode/mcp.json file at the root of your Git repository. When team members open the project in VS Code, Copilot automatically loads the marina tools.

Q: Can we run local tests with Boathouse Connect in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, Copilot can call checkboathousestatus to ensure your local environment connects properly to our secure gateway. This keeps your testing loop fast and isolated.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Boathouse Connect 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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Standardize marina API testing in VS Code Copilot

`check_boathouse_status` and `list_reservations` give your team-wide VS Code Copilot agent a direct line to your staging environment. Developers can verify connection health without leaving their active workspace. By committing a shared configuration file to your repository, every developer gets instant access to these tools. This setup ensures that everyone writes code against identical reservation schemas.

Build member directories using this MCP Server

`list_users` and `get_user` allow VS Code Copilot to fetch member profiles directly into your coding environment. Your team can build and test user-facing features using actual boat owner records. When writing a billing integration, Copilot pulls real account statuses using `get_user`. This MCP Server speeds up development by replacing static mock files with live, structured data.

Track dock equipment status while coding

`list_equipment` and `get_equipment` let your VS Code Copilot agent query your physical dock inventory. You can write scripts to flag broken pedestals using real hardware IDs. Your agent checks `list_locations` to verify which slips have active power meters. Having this context inside your editor prevents bugs when writing resource allocation algorithms.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Boathouse Connect MCP in VS Code Copilot

Save the server configuration in a `.vscode/mcp.json` file at the root of your Git repository. When team members open the project in VS Code, Copilot automatically loads the marina tools.

Yes, you manage access tokens through your Vinkius dashboard to restrict which developers can run write operations. This prevents unauthorized users from altering live reservation tables.

Yes, Copilot can call `check_boathouse_status` to ensure your local environment connects properly to our secure gateway. This keeps your testing loop fast and isolated.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher to run these tools. Make sure your Copilot extension is fully updated to support external configurations.

Your boat registration numbers and schedules are protected by end-to-end encryption between Vinkius and your local VS Code instance. No data is stored on our servers, satisfying enterprise security compliance.

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