How to Use the BoxHero MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I manage items with BoxHero in VS Code Copilot?

You can use createitem or deleteitem to maintain your inventory database. These tools allow your team to manage data through chat commands.

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Connect BoxHero MCP to VS Code Copilot

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Standardize inventory tools in VS Code Copilot

Commit your configuration file to the repo to share tools with the whole team. Everyone can use `list_items` to check the same inventory source. This keeps your entire engineering team on the same page. No more guessing which version of the stock data you are using.

Execute inventory moves in VS Code Copilot

Trigger `create_transaction` directly from the chat panel during your sprint. Your team can log stock movements as they build features. It makes documenting changes simple. The agent handles the data format while you focus on the logic.

Track storage locations with VS Code Copilot

Use `list_locations` to see where inventory resides across your facilities. It gives you immediate context for your inventory-based applications. You can also call `get_item` to deep-dive into specific stock details. It is all accessible without leaving your editor.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about BoxHero MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Because this file is committed to your repository, every developer gets the tools automatically.

You can use `create_item` or `delete_item` to maintain your inventory database. These tools allow your team to manage data through chat commands.

Yes, all ten tools are available once the server is configured. You can list, create, update, and delete inventory records as needed.

Tokens are handled locally. They are stored in your environment variables or local config, never in the codebase itself.

Your inventory records are protected by unique authentication tokens provided by the MCP host. Every request is scoped to your account, preventing unauthorized access to your stock data.

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