Can I check the stock level of a specific item?

Yes! Use the `get_item` tool with the Item ID. Your agent will fetch the detailed information, including the current total quantity in stock.

How do I list my storage locations?

Simply ask the agent to `list_locations`. It will retrieve the directory of all active warehouses and zones.

Does the integration allow registering a new stock delivery?

Yes. Use the `create_transaction` tool with type 'IN' to log incoming stock, specifying the items and quantities.

BoxHero MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About BoxHero MCP Server

Connect your BoxHero account to any AI agent and orchestrate your inventory management workflows through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings BoxHero data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Item Oversight — List all items in your inventory, create new ones, and retrieve detailed specifications.
Stock Tracking — Check real-time stock levels and monitor transaction histories (stock-in, stock-out, moves).
Location Management — List all storage locations and warehouses managed in your account.
Inventory Adjustments — Create stock transactions directly to correct inventory levels or record shipments.
Attribute Discovery — Retrieve custom item attributes defined in your catalog.

The BoxHero MCP Server exposes 10 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 BoxHero to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the BoxHero 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 BoxHero

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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the BoxHero MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with BoxHero 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

BoxHero + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the BoxHero 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

BoxHero MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect BoxHero to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

create_item

Create a new inventory item

create_transaction

Create a new stock transaction (In/Out/Move)

delete_item

Delete an item

get_account_info

Get authenticated user info

get_item

Get details of a specific item

list_attributes

List custom item attributes

list_items

List all inventory items

list_locations

List all storage locations

list_transactions

List inventory transactions (Stock In/Out)

update_item

Update an existing item

Example Prompts for BoxHero in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with BoxHero immediately.

"List all active inventory items."

"Show the recent stock transactions."

"List the storage locations."

Troubleshooting BoxHero MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting BoxHero to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

BoxHero + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating BoxHero MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .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.