How to Use the DoorLoop MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the DoorLoop MCP server config in VS Code Copilot?

Add the server details to .vscode/mcp.json and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer with VS Code Copilot will automatically gain access to the DoorLoop tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot create work orders in DoorLoop?

Yes, the createworkorder tool allows developers to generate maintenance tickets. This is useful for testing automated dispatch logic or logging system alerts directly into DoorLoop.

Q: Can we pull rent roll reports into VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can run getrentrollreport to inspect financial performance. It helps your team verify raw ledger data when building custom reporting interfaces.

Team-wide DoorLoop property operations and work order management inside VS Code Copilot.

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Share DoorLoop property contexts across VS Code Copilot

The `list_properties` tool allows engineering teams to share active property contexts directly within VS Code Copilot. By checking in a shared configuration, every developer on the team can query the same DoorLoop property database inside VS Code Copilot. Use `list_units` to debug layout rendering bugs with actual real-world DoorLoop unit counts inside VS Code Copilot. It ensures your entire team builds features in VS Code Copilot against accurate DoorLoop property structures instead of developer-specific mock data.

Debug DoorLoop work orders in VS Code Copilot

The `create_work_order` tool lets your team build and test maintenance dispatch systems inside VS Code Copilot. Developers can simulate tenant requests and verify DoorLoop database writes without leaving the editor. You can monitor these tests by calling `list_work_orders` within VS Code Copilot to confirm the created issues appear in the queue. This loop makes it simple to verify that your custom code handles DoorLoop maintenance tickets correctly.

Query the DoorLoop MCP Server tenant directory

The `list_tenants` tool brings your complete occupant index into the VS Code Copilot chat panel. Developers can quickly query active DoorLoop tenant schemas to build custom notification systems or billing modules. When working on marketing or onboarding pipelines, call `list_prospects` inside VS Code Copilot to verify lead data structures. It gives your team instant access to the exact DoorLoop fields needed for customer journey mapping.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about DoorLoop MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server details to `.vscode/mcp.json` and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer with VS Code Copilot will automatically gain access to the DoorLoop tools.

Yes, the `create_work_order` tool allows developers to generate maintenance tickets. This is useful for testing automated dispatch logic or logging system alerts directly into DoorLoop.

The integration respects DoorLoop API limits by caching queries where possible. If you run sequential lookups like `get_tenant_details`, the server manages requests to prevent hitting rate thresholds.

Yes, you can run `get_rent_roll_report` to inspect financial performance. It helps your team verify raw ledger data when building custom reporting interfaces.

Yes, your lease agreements and tenant details are guarded by enterprise-grade security. VS Code Copilot routes calls through local environment keys, keeping sensitive lease documents and personal info off public servers.

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