How to Use the Buildium MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I sync Buildium data inside VS Code Copilot?

You define the server in your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once the JSON is committed to your repo, your agent gains access to the Buildium tools automatically.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Buildium 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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Track property data in VS Code Copilot

Your agent pulls real-time property details directly into your editor. You can run `list_properties` to scan your portfolio or use `get_property` when you need specific metrics on a building. Stop digging through web portals for unit info. The `get_unit` and `list_units` tools let you pull exact specs without leaving your IDE.

Manage maintenance and tenants

Keep your work orders in sync with your codebase. Just ask your agent to run `list_work_orders` or `list_tasks` to see what needs fixing today. It handles your tenant list too. Use `get_tenant` or `list_tenants` to find contact info or lease details while you write your scripts.

Connect Buildium to your dev workflow

This MCP Server bridges your ERP data and your editor. By committing your config to the repo, you give your whole team access to `list_vendors` and `get_company_info`. Configuration takes seconds via your `mcp.json` file. Once connected, your environment becomes the hub for all property management operations.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Buildium MCP in VS Code Copilot

You define the server in your `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Once the JSON is committed to your repo, your agent gains access to the Buildium tools automatically.

Yes, you can pull current task lists using the provided tools. Your agent reads the status of every work order so you stay updated without checking the dashboard.

Vinkius handles the auth layer with an ephemeral token. Your credentials never touch your local machine or the editor's permanent storage.

Absolutely. Switch your chat to agent mode after configuring the server. It will then call the tools to fetch property, unit, and vendor data as needed.

We enforce strict isolation for every request. This server only accesses your specific property and tenant records through encrypted channels, ensuring no leakage to other processes.

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