How to Use the Gelato MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I list products with Gelato in VS Code?

Use the listcatalogproducts tool. It returns the current items in your catalog, which you can then use to populate your UI or build order forms.

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Team-wide standard for fulfillment

Commit your `.vscode/mcp.json` to the repo to give every developer access to the same `create_print_order` tools. It keeps the whole team aligned on fulfillment logic. No more manual setup instructions. Everyone connects to the same environment instantly.

Reliable shipment tracking

Use `get_order_shipments` to build internal dashboards that track package progress. The team can query the status of any order without needing admin access to the store. It brings visibility into the fulfillment pipeline. Your engineers can build better tools when they have this data on hand.

Connection verification for teams

Run `verify_api_connection` as part of your team's onboarding or troubleshooting. It ensures that everyone's environment is correctly configured to talk to the print provider. It cuts down on 'it works on my machine' issues. You get a clear signal on whether the service is reachable.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Gelato MCP in VS Code Copilot

Place a shared mcp.json file in your project's .vscode folder. This makes the tools available to every team member who opens the repository.

By using the provided tools, Copilot can draft and submit orders based on your defined logic. It treats the server as an extension of your codebase.

The connection is established locally on the developer's machine. The data handled includes order metadata, which is encrypted in transit to the print provider's API.

Use the `list_catalog_products` tool. It returns the current items in your catalog, which you can then use to populate your UI or build order forms.

The server doesn't keep persistent logs of your order data. It simply passes requests to the API and returns the result to your editor session.

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