Flexport MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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About Flexport MCP Server
Connect your Flexport account to any AI agent and automate your global trade and freight operations through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Flexport is the modern freight forwarder that provides full visibility and control over your supply chain. Now, you can track shipments, manage purchase orders, and retrieve essential logistics documentation directly through natural conversation.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Flexport data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
What you can do
- Shipment Tracking — List all your ocean and air shipments, fetch detailed tracking metadata, and monitor transit statuses in real-time.
- PO Management — Automate your purchase order lifecycle by listing, retrieving, and creating POs directly from the agent.
- Document Retrieval — List and fetch essential logistics documents such as Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Packing Lists.
- Billing & Invoices — Access freight and commercial invoices associated with your account or specific shipments for better financial oversight.
- Customs Documentation — Retrieve commercial invoice data required for customs clearance and compliance reporting.
- Global Visibility — Get a high-level overview of your entire global supply chain operations without switching tabs.
The Flexport MCP Server exposes 12 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 Flexport to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Flexport 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 Flexport
Ask Copilot: "Using Flexport, help me..." — 12 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Flexport MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Flexport 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
Flexport + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Flexport 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
Flexport MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect Flexport to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
create_purchase_order
Create a new purchase order
download_document
Get document download link
get_document
Get document metadata
get_invoice
Get invoice details
get_purchase_order
Get purchase order details
get_shipment
Get shipment details
list_commercial_invoices
List commercial invoices
list_documents
List logistics documents
list_invoices
List freight invoices
list_purchase_orders
List purchase orders
list_shipment_invoices
List invoices for shipment
list_shipments
List freight shipments
Example Prompts for Flexport in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Flexport immediately.
"List my 5 most recent freight shipments and their status."
"Show me all purchase orders pending for this quarter."
"Get the download link for the Bill of Lading for shipment 'SHIP-789'."
Troubleshooting Flexport MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Flexport to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
Flexport + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Flexport MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect Flexport with your favorite client
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Microsoft's framework for multi-agent collaborative conversations.
Connect Flexport to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.