How to Use the Honeywell Forge MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I share the Honeywell Forge configuration with my team in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can commit a .vscode/mcp.json file directly to your git repository. This automatically configures the tools for every developer on the team.

Q: How do I view live HVAC data using Honeywell Forge in VS Code Copilot?

Use the gettemperaturedata tool in your Copilot chat window. The agent will fetch the zone temperatures, setpoints, and fan speeds for the selected building.

Q: Does Honeywell Forge support security commands in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, authorized users can invoke lockdoor and unlockdoor commands through the chat. The agent verifies the access point ID and executes the secure change.

Equip your engineering team to monitor Honeywell Forge facilities directly within VS Code Copilot.

See Vinkius in Action

Works with every AI agent you already use

…and any MCP-compatible client

MCP Servers - Free for Subscribers

Connect Honeywell Forge MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Honeywell Forge 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.

GDPR Free for Subscribers

Setup Honeywell Forge with VS Code Copilot

Ask AI about this MCP

ChatGPT

Claude

Perplexity

Team-Wide Building Diagnostics in VS Code Copilot

The `list_buildings` and `get_building_details` tools allow your development team to query physical site layouts directly from the chat panel. By sharing the configuration in your repository, every engineer gets instant access to HVAC zones and subsystem metadata. This eliminates the friction of onboarding new developers to the Honeywell Forge platform. Let's be real, context switching kills momentum, so letting them explore physical topology right in the editor is a win.

Alarm Auditing via VS Code Copilot MCP Server

The `get_alarms` and `acknowledge_alarm` tools bring real-time incident tracking into your team's daily workspace. Developers or operators can check active safety alerts, filter by specific buildings, and log acknowledgments during incident response. Integrating these tools with Copilot means your team can triage critical system alerts without context switching. The agent pulls the live alarm logs, helping you coordinate responses directly from the editor.

Video Feed and Telemetry Integration

The `list_video_feeds` and `get_temperature_data` tools let you map camera streams to physical environmental sensors in real-time. You can verify which cameras cover a specific HVAC zone that is reporting a temperature deviation. This makes it easy to diagnose physical issues before sending a technician. Your agent correlates the visual feed locations with the raw temperature telemetry, giving you a complete picture of the zone's health.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Get your connection token →

Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Honeywell Forge. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.

Why Choose Vinkius

Vinkius connects your tools to AI with real-time monitoring and automatic cost savings — all from one dashboard.

Connect Honeywell Forge now

Real-time monitoring

Live

visibility into every interaction

Connect your favorite tools to your AI and see exactly what's happening — every request, every response, in real time.

Built-in savings

60%

lower AI costs

Vinkius compresses data between your apps and your AI automatically. Lower bills every month — no configuration required.

Single dashboard

One

place for every integration

Every tool your AI connects to, managed from a single screen. One account, complete control.

Common questions about Honeywell Forge MCP in VS Code Copilot

Yes, you can commit a `.vscode/mcp.json` file directly to your git repository. This automatically configures the tools for every developer on the team.

Use the `get_temperature_data` tool in your Copilot chat window. The agent will fetch the zone temperatures, setpoints, and fan speeds for the selected building.

Yes, authorized users can invoke `lock_door` and `unlock_door` commands through the chat. The agent verifies the access point ID and executes the secure change.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher to support custom tool integrations. Make sure your Copilot extension is updated to the latest version as well.

All alarm details and acknowledgment audits are processed through an isolated MCP sandbox. Your operational security data is never stored locally or exposed to external model training pipelines.

Use it with your favorite AI tools

Connect this server to Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and more.

OpenAI Agents SDK sdk-python

Google ADK sdk-python

Pydantic AI sdk-python

Vercel AI SDK sdk-typescript