How to Use the GraphHopper MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Where do I set up GraphHopper in VS Code?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository. This allows you to share the server configuration with your entire team through Git.

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Connect GraphHopper MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect GraphHopper 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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Shared routing tools for your VS Code team

Commit your `mcp.json` to the repo to give every developer on your team access to the same routing engine. Use `calculate_heavy_route` to ensure everyone is testing against identical truck-specific profiles. It keeps your team aligned on spatial logic. No more discrepancies between local dev environments when calculating transit costs.

Automated spatial analysis for your repo

Use `calculate_distance_isochrone` to define service boundaries consistently across your project. The agent can run these checks as part of your development workflow. It provides a shared source of truth for reachability data. Your team can rely on the same engine output for every delivery zone calculation.

Manage complex routing jobs in VS Code

Dispatch optimization tasks using `submit_vrp_optimizer` and coordinate on the results. The team can track progress using `poll_vrp_solution` within the shared agent environment. It scales your logistics development effectively. You spend less time debugging API connectivity and more time optimizing your routing performance.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about GraphHopper MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository. This allows you to share the server configuration with your entire team through Git.

Yes, using the tools allows your team to generate consistent route matrices. It ensures everyone uses the same engine parameters for every delivery calculation.

The server operates within your local environment, ensuring that your routing data remains within your controlled infrastructure during development.

You can manage access centrally through your environment variables. This keeps your team's usage compliant with your organization's security policies.

The agent provides clear feedback in the Copilot Chat window when a tool call fails. This allows your team to troubleshoot issues quickly.

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