How to Use the Commerce Layer MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does my team share Commerce Layer access in VS Code Copilot?

You commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository with the server setup. Every developer on your team gets instant access to the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot search Commerce Layer orders by buyer email?

Yes, the searchordersbyemail tool lets you find transactions associated with a specific customer. Your agent runs this query directly from the chat panel.

Q: Does VS Code Copilot support order statistics from Commerce Layer?

Yes, the getorderstats tool calculates basic metrics for any set of orders. You get instant summaries of sales performance inside your workspace.

Query Commerce Layer order statuses and SKUs inside VS Code Copilot using this team-ready MCP Server.

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Verify Commerce Layer Orders in VS Code Copilot

The `get_order` tool lets your team verify transaction statuses inside the VS Code Copilot panel. You inspect payment states without leaving your code. Your agent uses `list_orders` to fetch recent transactions directly into your workspace. This helps your team debug checkout flows using actual production or staging records.

Manage Catalog Data with this MCP Server

This MCP Server exposes `get_sku` to pull product details directly into your development environment. You check pricing tiers and SKU codes while writing backend logic. Running `list_prices` allows your agent to compare regional price lists instantly. You write accurate multi-currency logic by seeing how prices map to SKUs.

Track Shipments and Customer Profiles

The `list_shipments` tool gives VS Code Copilot access to your logistics data. You inspect package statuses to debug fulfillment webhooks. Your agent calls `list_customers` to retrieve buyer accounts directly within your editor. You quickly locate test accounts during local development.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Commerce Layer MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file to your repository with the server setup. Every developer on your team gets instant access to the tools.

Yes, the `search_orders_by_email` tool lets you find transactions associated with a specific customer. Your agent runs this query directly from the chat panel.

Yes, the `get_order_stats` tool calculates basic metrics for any set of orders. You get instant summaries of sales performance inside your workspace.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher. This ensures full support for custom agent tools and configuration files.

Your SKU and customer data stays within your local editor session. The server processes all API calls locally, keeping your database credentials off public servers.

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