How to Use the Grocy (Home ERP) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure Grocy (Home ERP) for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and add the MCP server setup. Once committed, everyone on your team can access the tools in Copilot Chat by switching to Agent mode.

Q: Can we automate recipe planning using Grocy (Home ERP) inside VS Code Copilot?

Yes. Copilot can read your recipes using getrecipes and compare them with your stock. It can then draft shopping lists or run consumerecipe when your team cooks a group meal.

Q: Does VS Code Copilot support task tracking for non-coding chores?

Yes, you can use gettasks along with createtask and updatetask to manage general household projects. This keeps your physical chores and software tasks organized in one place.

Share household management tools with your family team in VS Code Copilot using a single committed configuration.

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Team-wide pantry tracking in VS Code Copilot

The `get_stock` tool gives everyone on your team immediate visibility into your shared inventory levels. By committing the configuration to your repository, any family member or roommate using the workspace can query what is in stock. They can check product details via `get_product` without leaving their editor. To avoid database messiness, focus on tracking long-lasting bulk items. Use `add_product_stock` and `consume_product_stock` to log changes, keeping your shared database clean without forcing people to track every single piece of fresh produce.

Manage shared shopping lists in VS Code Copilot

The `get_shopping_list` tool displays your active grocery list inside the Copilot chat window. Anyone on the team can run `add_shopping_list_item` to add coffee or snacks when they notice supplies running low during a coding session. Once someone buys the items, they can run `remove_purchased_shopping_list` to clear the board. This shared visibility prevents duplicate purchases and ensures the pantry is always stocked with development fuel.

Coordinate chores with this VS Code Copilot MCP Server

The `get_chores` tool brings your household chore list directly into your shared workspace. You can easily see who is responsible for what, and use `execute_chore` to mark tasks done once they are completed. You can also manage hardware maintenance tasks across your shared space. Use `get_batteries` to check battery levels of remote controls or sensors, and log maintenance with `charge_battery` to keep everything running.

Setup guide

Set up Grocy (Home ERP) 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 Grocy (Home ERP) 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 Grocy (Home ERP) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Grocy (Home ERP) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Grocy (Home ERP) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and add the MCP server setup. Once committed, everyone on your team can access the tools in Copilot Chat by switching to Agent mode.

Yes. Copilot can read your recipes using `get_recipes` and compare them with your stock. It can then draft shopping lists or run `consume_recipe` when your team cooks a group meal.

Yes, you can use `get_tasks` along with `create_task` and `update_task` to manage general household projects. This keeps your physical chores and software tasks organized in one place.

VS Code Copilot will display a connection error when attempting to run MCP tools like `get_stock`. Your local code files remain unaffected, and the tools will work again once your server is back online.

Your chore logs, task lists, and pantry quantities are protected by Vinkius's single-token MCP authentication mechanism. No raw credentials are saved locally, and all data transfers are encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.

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