How to Use the Gingr MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I check my Gingr connection in VS Code Copilot?

Simply ask the agent to run verifyapiconnection. It will perform a handshake and report back if your credentials are valid and active.

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Connect Gingr MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Gingr to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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VS Code Copilot and Gingr check-ins

Keep your terminal clean by offloading data retrieval to your agent. Use `list_active_checkins` to see who is in the building directly from your editor sidebar. This lets you monitor capacity and pet status without switching context away from your current coding sprint.

Gingr owner profiles in VS Code Copilot

Pull owner details into your chat window whenever you need to debug a client-facing feature. Use `get_pet_owner_details` to get a full view of the customer's history. It saves you from searching through the web UI and keeps your focus where it belongs: on your codebase.

Query Gingr locations in VS Code Copilot

Manage multi-location setups by using `list_business_locations` to switch your context. Your agent identifies the correct facility before you run further queries. This ensures you are always pulling data from the right source, preventing errors when you manage large, multi-site pet care networks.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Gingr MCP in VS Code Copilot

Yes, commit a .vscode/mcp.json file to your repository. This allows every team member to use the same server setup automatically.

You need VS Code 1.96 or higher. Ensure your Copilot Chat extension is updated to support the latest MCP tool definitions.

Simply ask the agent to run `verify_api_connection`. It will perform a handshake and report back if your credentials are valid and active.

It uses standard MCP protocols to keep traffic contained. The integration relies on your own API token, ensuring you maintain full control over access permissions.

Your owner emails and phone numbers are only accessed via direct, encrypted API calls. The system does not cache or persist your sensitive pet care data.

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