How do I get Cin7 Core API credentials?

Log in to Cin7 Core, navigate to **Settings > Integration > API**, and click the '+' button to create a new API application. You will be provided with an Account ID and an Application Key.

Is the stock data across all locations included?

Yes, you can check real-time stock availability across all your warehouses using the get_all_stock_availability tool.

Can the agent check order status?

Absolutely. You can list sales and purchase orders or retrieve full details for a specific order ID to check its current status and fulfillment progress.

Cin7 Core MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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About Cin7 Core MCP Server

Integrate Cin7 Core (formerly DEAR Systems), the advanced cloud-based inventory management platform, directly into your AI workflow. Manage your product catalog, monitor real-time stock levels, track sales and purchase orders, and research customer and supplier data using natural language.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Cin7 Core 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

Inventory Intelligence — List and retrieve detailed information for products and check real-time stock availability across warehouses.
Order Management — Monitor sales and purchase orders, track their status, and access full fulfillment details.
CRM & Supplier Research — Quickly access customer and supplier profiles and their historical interactions.
Multi-warehouse Oversight — Track inventory locations and stock movement efficiently via chat.

The Cin7 Core 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 Cin7 Core to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Cin7 Core 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 Cin7 Core

Ask Copilot: "Using Cin7 Core, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Cin7 Core MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Cin7 Core 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

Cin7 Core + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Cin7 Core 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

Cin7 Core MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Cin7 Core to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_all_stock_availability

Returns real-time availability data including on-hand, allocated, and available-to-sell quantities across all configured warehouse locations. Retrieve current stock availability across all warehouses

get_product_details

Resolves detailed attributes such as dimensions, weight, supplier info, and tax rules for the given product GUID. Get detailed information for a specific product by ID

get_sale_order_details

Resolves individual line items, shipping addresses, invoice details, and the current fulfillment progress. Get full details for a specific sales order

get_sku_stock_status

Provides a detailed breakdown of quantities across all physical locations and virtual bins. Get stock levels for a specific product SKU

list_crm_customers

Returns customer metadata including contact names, company details, and credit limits. List all customers registered in the system

list_crm_suppliers

Returns vendor profiles including primary contact info, default currency, and payment terms. List all suppliers and vendors

list_inventory_products

Returns a list of products with metadata including SKU, name, category, and base price. List all products in your Cin7 Core (DEAR) catalog

list_purchase_orders

Returns a list of purchase orders including supplier details, order date, and inbound status (e.g., ordered, received). List all purchase orders and inbound shipments

list_sales_orders

Returns order metadata including customer ID, total value, and current status (e.g., drafted, authorized, packed, shipped). List all sales orders and their current fulfillment status

search_products_by_sku

Returns stock and identification data for products matching the provided SKU identifier. Search for a product using its SKU

Example Prompts for Cin7 Core in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Cin7 Core immediately.

"What is the stock level for product SKU 'CH-1001'?"

"List all sales orders that are currently 'Awaiting Fulfillment'."

"Show me the contact details for supplier 'Furniture Pros'."

Troubleshooting Cin7 Core MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Cin7 Core 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.

Cin7 Core + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Cin7 Core 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.