GoFood 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 GoFood MCP Server
Connect your GoFood/GoBiz merchant account to any AI agent and take full control of your food delivery and POS integration through natural conversation.
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings GoFood 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
- Outlet Management — List, link, and unlink merchant outlets; retrieve detailed outlet configuration and properties
- Menu & Catalog — Fetch complete menu catalogs, update items, and manage stock levels for menu items and variants
- Order Processing — Accept, cancel, and mark orders as prepared with full order type support
- Promotions — Create, list, deactivate, and delete promotional campaigns for specific outlets
- Webhooks — Set up notification subscriptions for real-time event monitoring
- Payments — Create payment transactions with reference tracking
The GoFood 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 GoFood to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the GoFood 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 GoFood
Ask Copilot: "Using GoFood, help me...". 12 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the GoFood MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with GoFood 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
GoFood + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the GoFood 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
GoFood MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect GoFood to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
accept_order
Accept a pending GoFood order
cancel_order
Cancel a GoFood order
create_promo
Create a new promo for a GoFood outlet
get_catalog
Get the full menu catalog for a GoFood outlet
get_outlet_info
Get details for a specific GoFood outlet
link_outlet
Link a GoFood outlet to the integration
list_linked_outlets
List all linked GoFood outlets
list_promos
List all promos for a GoFood outlet
mark_order_prepared
Mark a GoFood order as food prepared
unlink_outlet
Unlink a GoFood outlet from the integration
update_catalog
Update the menu catalog for a GoFood outlet
update_menu_stocks
Update menu item stock levels for a GoFood outlet
Example Prompts for GoFood in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with GoFood immediately.
"List all my linked GoFood outlets."
"Show me the full menu catalog for outlet out_001."
"Accept order ORD-12345 for outlet out_001, type food."
"Create a 20% discount promo for outlet out_001 valid this weekend."
Troubleshooting GoFood MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting GoFood to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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GoFood + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating GoFood 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 GoFood with your favorite client
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Connect GoFood to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.
