How to Use the Cartrack MCP in VS Code Copilot

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Connect Cartrack MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Cartrack 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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Team-wide fleet access via Cartrack MCP Server

The `list_vehicles` tool exposes your entire truck inventory to every developer working in the repository. Committing your configuration file means a new hire can instantly ask the AI to query the active fleet roster. Nobody has to hunt down API keys or read documentation to understand the data model. Copilot fetches the exact schema by running `get_vehicle_details` against a live asset, giving your team immediate context.

Debugging route algorithms with real data

Running `list_vehicle_trips` pulls historical pathing data straight into the chat panel. Your engineers can ask Copilot to analyze why a specific route optimization script failed on yesterday's deliveries. Spatial queries usually require complex mocking. Instead, the MCP Server invokes `list_geofences` to pull your actual delivery zones and tests your point-in-polygon logic against them.

Hardware event integration

`list_fleet_alerts` grabs raw telemetry events like harsh braking or speeding violations. Copilot uses this live event stream to help you write webhook handlers that parse the exact payload format. Fuel monitoring logic depends on precise sensor readings. By calling `get_fuel_status`, the AI checks current tank levels and helps you build accurate consumption dashboards for the operations team.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Cartrack MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file at the root of your shared repository. Add the server configuration there, and everyone pulling the repo gets the tools automatically.

No, the agent requests fresh data from the server every time you prompt it. You always get the most recent vehicle positions and fuel levels.

This specific integration is strictly read-only. The tools can list drivers and check alerts, but they cannot delete assets or change geofence boundaries.

The agent needs exact spelling to filter the roster. Tell it to run `list_fleet_drivers` first to grab the exact names and IDs currently in the system.

Trip data and fuel logs are processed through a strictly ephemeral V8 sandbox. Your organization's telemetry never rests on Vinkius servers, maintaining full compliance with enterprise security policies.

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