How to Use the Google Business Profile MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure the Google Business Profile MCP Server for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root and add the server configuration. Once committed, any team member using VS Code 1.96 or higher with Copilot in Agent mode can run tools like listaccounts immediately.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot help me update business hours across multiple locations?

Yes, Copilot can run updatebusinesshours across several listings by looping through locations found via listlocations. You describe the schedule change in plain English, and Copilot executes the updates.

Q: How do I fetch performance data for my Google Business Profile using VS Code Copilot?

Ask Copilot to run getlocationinsights for your target store. The agent will fetch search views and customer action metrics, then display them as a clean markdown table in your sidebar.

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Team-Wide Store Management via Shared VS Code Copilot Configs

This Google Business Profile MCP Server lets your team manage store locations directly from VS Code Copilot. Commit your configuration to Git so your entire engineering team can access Google Business Profile tools. By defining this MCP Server in `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer gets immediate access to tools like `list_locations` and `get_location_details` in Copilot Chat. This shared setup ensures that anyone on the team can inspect store setups without needing individual access to the Google Business console. Copilot coordinates these requests securely through your team's configuration.

Automate Customer Engagement Workflows in VS Code Copilot

This Google Business Profile toolset lets VS Code Copilot automate customer questions and review workflows. Build and debug customer response workflows directly inside your workspace. Use Copilot to fetch unresolved customer queries with `list_questions` and draft answers using `answer_question` in real time. This tight integration with the editor means you can write, review, and execute replies using `create_review_reply` without switching context. Copilot handles the payload structure, reducing syntax errors.

Real-Time Store Diagnostics and Status Checks

This Google Business Profile integration lets VS Code Copilot run diagnostics on your store listings. Keep track of your verification statuses and operating hours across multiple regions. This MCP utility allows Copilot to run `get_verification_status` to ensure your storefronts are active on Google Maps. If a location needs an emergency schedule update, your team can command Copilot to run `update_business_hours` directly from the chat. You save time by avoiding manual portal logins for quick operational changes.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Google Business Profile MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project root and add the server configuration. Once committed, any team member using VS Code 1.96 or higher with Copilot in Agent mode can run tools like `list_accounts` immediately.

Yes, Copilot can run `update_business_hours` across several listings by looping through locations found via `list_locations`. You describe the schedule change in plain English, and Copilot executes the updates.

Yes, you can manage your promotional updates directly from the chat. Copilot uses `list_local_posts` to show you what is currently live and helps you format new events or offers before publishing.

Ask Copilot to run `get_location_insights` for your target store. The agent will fetch search views and customer action metrics, then display them as a clean markdown table in your sidebar.

Your location details and review replies are transmitted securely through the Vinkius zero-trust sandbox. The server processes these requests ephemerally, meaning no persistent database stores your business metrics or customer questions.

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