How to Use the Google Play Developer MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Google Play Developer configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository and commit it. Every developer on your team with the Copilot extension will instantly gain access to the configured tools.

Q: Can I acknowledge purchases inside VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can acknowledge them. Just ask Copilot to run acknowledgeproductpurchase with the purchase token, and it will confirm the transaction with Google.

Manage subscriptions and reply to Play Store reviews as a team inside VS Code Copilot.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Google Play Developer 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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Resolve Android user reviews within VS Code Copilot

Engineering teams can triage Play Store feedback directly from their shared VS Code workspace. VS Code Copilot uses `list_reviews` to fetch the latest user submittals, allowing developers to see Android bugs reported in production without leaving the editor. When a developer patches the bug, they can immediately invoke `reply_to_review` through VS Code Copilot. This keeps the team aligned inside VS Code and ensures Android users get fast, accurate responses about incoming fixes.

Validate active Android subscriptions using this MCP Server

Support engineers can verify Android subscription statuses inside VS Code Copilot without needing full access to the Google Play Console. VS Code Copilot runs `get_subscription_purchase` to pull live billing details and check if a user's account is active. If an Android customer needs a billing adjustment, the team can run `defer_subscription` or `refund_subscription` directly from the Copilot chat. This democratizes Play Store support tasks safely within the VS Code development environment.

Inspect in-app products inside VS Code Copilot

Developers can quickly verify Play Store catalog configurations during feature development in VS Code. VS Code Copilot calls `list_inapp_products` to confirm that local product IDs match what is live on the Play Store. For deep-dives, `get_inapp_product` pulls precise pricing and status data directly into your VS Code editor. It ensures your team never writes VS Code code against outdated or deprecated Play Store items.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Google Play Developer MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository and commit it. Every developer on your team with the Copilot extension will instantly gain access to the configured tools.

Yes, Copilot can process refunds directly. By executing the `refund_subscription` tool, it initiates the refund process for the specified transaction token.

Yes, you must provide a Google Play service account JSON key. This key is used to authenticate the API requests made by VS Code Copilot.

Yes, you can acknowledge them. Just ask Copilot to run `acknowledge_product_purchase` with the purchase token, and it will confirm the transaction with Google.

Your Play Store reviews, refund records, and subscription metadata are processed in isolated, ephemeral environments using this MCP Server. No intermediate database logs your customer's transaction tokens or store credentials.

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