How to Use the eBay Shopper MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share the eBay Shopper configuration with my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root, add the server configuration to the mcpServers list, and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot use eBay Shopper to find visual matches?

Yes, you can feed an image URL to searchbyimage in the Copilot chat to retrieve visually similar items. This allows your team to analyze visual search payloads and design features around image-based matching.

Q: Does eBay Shopper support checking car parts fitment in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, the getitemcompatibility tool lets you check vehicle fitment tables directly in your editor. This allows Copilot to help you write precise compatibility checkers for automotive e-commerce projects.

Q: How do I get detailed specifications for a specific item?

Run getitemdetails with any item ID in your Copilot chat to pull the complete product specifications. This lets you inspect the exact JSON structure of a listing to build accurate data schemas.

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Share eBay Shopper MCP Server configurations

`search_items` enables your entire team to query active eBay listings directly from the VS Code Copilot chat window. By committing the configuration file to your repository, every developer gets instant access to live search results. Your team can use `get_categories` to discover catalog structures and coordinate on how to map product categories inside your shared codebase. It keeps everyone aligned on the actual API data structures you are building against.

Analyze buyer sentiment inside your editor

`get_item_reviews` retrieves raw buyer reviews and star ratings directly into VS Code Copilot using this MCP tool. This tool gives your team direct access to user feedback, allowing Copilot to help write sentiment analysis models or product summaries. You can also run `get_item_rating` to grab quick aggregated scores for testing rating displays. This helps you build and test UI components with accurate customer feedback data.

Test merchant inventory tools in VS Code Copilot

`get_merchant_item_details` pulls deep inventory and listing data directly into your active workspace. This tool helps you write backend services that process seller data without needing to write dummy data generators. You can combine this with `get_shipping_estimate` to test how your system handles complex seller shipping rules and multiple delivery destinations. It ensures your code handles realistic merchant scenarios before deployment.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about eBay Shopper MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project root, add the server configuration to the mcpServers list, and commit it to your Git repository. Every developer on your team using VS Code Copilot will instantly have access to the tools.

Yes, you can feed an image URL to `search_by_image` in the Copilot chat to retrieve visually similar items. This allows your team to analyze visual search payloads and design features around image-based matching.

Yes, the `get_item_compatibility` tool lets you check vehicle fitment tables directly in your editor. This allows Copilot to help you write precise compatibility checkers for automotive e-commerce projects.

Run `get_item_details` with any item ID in your Copilot chat to pull the complete product specifications. This lets you inspect the exact JSON structure of a listing to build accurate data schemas.

The server processes your search keywords and shipping postal codes strictly to execute the active tool calls. Vinkius runs the server in an isolated V8 sandbox, meaning no search history or location data is ever cached or shared.

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