How to Use the Google Air Quality MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share Google Air Quality across my VS Code Copilot team?

Add the server configuration to a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository. By committing this file, every developer on your team gains access to the same environmental tools.

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Connect Google Air Quality MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Air Quality 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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Standardize environmental metrics in VS Code Copilot

Commit your configuration to the repo to ensure everyone on your team has access to `get_current_air_quality`. Everyone gets the same live data for their local development environment. It removes the need for individual setup and ensures your team builds against consistent real-time environmental inputs.

Audit historical air quality in VS Code Copilot

Use `get_air_quality_history` to pull historical trends into your team's shared workspace. This allows developers to debug issues that only appear during specific high-pollution events. It gives your team a shared understanding of environmental impacts on your software performance.

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This MCP server integrates into your existing workflow without requiring custom scripts for every developer. It is designed for team-wide use within your standard VS Code environment. It keeps your agent context accurate and reliable across your entire organization's codebase.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Google Air Quality MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server configuration to a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository. By committing this file, every developer on your team gains access to the same environmental tools.

The server runs as a separate process and only activates when you call a tool. It does not slow down your editor or interfere with your standard development tasks.

The server handles data in an ephemeral, isolated environment. It does not retain your project data or personal information, fitting well within typical engineering security standards.

Yes. The tools are fully accessible to the agent, allowing it to retrieve and analyze historical air quality logs whenever you need to reference them in your work.

All requests are scoped to your current session and use transient credentials. The server does not log your queries, ensuring that your environmental research remains private and secure.

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