Can I check inventory levels across multiple warehouses?

Yes! Use the `list_ape_inventory` tool. The agent will return stock levels across all your configured distribution centers and warehouses.

How do I see details for a specific customer order?

Use the `get_ape_order_details` tool with the unique order ID. Your agent will fetch the full record, including line items and fulfillment status.

Where do I find my Business ID and API Secret?

Login to your ChannelApe account and navigate to your business settings. Your Business ID is in the URL or settings page, and the API Secret can be generated in the API section.

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  "mcpServers": {
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About ChannelApe MCP Server

Connect your ChannelApe business account to any AI agent and orchestrate your e-commerce operations through natural conversation. Streamline inventory management and order fulfillment across multiple channels.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ChannelApe data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Order Fulfillment — List and retrieve details for orders from all connected sales channels natively
Catalog Oversight — Access and monitor your product catalog, including detailed SKU metadata flawlessly
Inventory Synchronization — List and audit inventory levels across various distribution centers securely
Channel Management — List all connected sales channels and monitor their operational status in real-time
Supplier Logistics — Access information on integrated suppliers and vendors to manage sourcing flawlessly
Business Intelligence — Retrieve core business profile data and settings directly within your workspace

The ChannelApe MCP Server exposes 8 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 ChannelApe to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the ChannelApe 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 ChannelApe

Ask Copilot: "Using ChannelApe, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the ChannelApe MCP Server

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

ChannelApe + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the ChannelApe 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

ChannelApe MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect ChannelApe to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_ape_business_info

Retrieve business profile and settings

get_ape_order_details

Get detailed information for a specific order

get_ape_product_details

Get details for a specific product

list_ape_channels

List connected sales channels

list_ape_inventory

List inventory levels across distribution centers

list_ape_orders

List orders associated with the business

list_ape_products

List products in the business catalog

list_ape_suppliers

List integrated suppliers and vendors

Example Prompts for ChannelApe in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all active sales channels in ChannelApe."

"What is the current stock for product 'WIDGET-123'?"

"Show me the last 5 orders received today."

Troubleshooting ChannelApe MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting ChannelApe 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.

ChannelApe + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating ChannelApe 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.