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How to Connect Honeywell Forge to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Honeywell Forge MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Start using Honeywell Forge
Ask Copilot: "Using Honeywell Forge, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Honeywell Forge MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Honeywell Forge through the Model Context Protocol.
VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
Honeywell Forge + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Honeywell Forge MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step
DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review
Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses
Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples
Honeywell Forge MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect Honeywell Forge to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
acknowledge_alarm
Acknowledgment does not resolve or clear the underlying condition—it simply records that a human has reviewed the alarm and is aware of it. This updates the alarm state from "unacknowledged" to "acknowledged" in the Forge audit log, which is important for compliance and incident-tracking workflows. Provide the exact alarm ID as returned by get_alarms. Use this during incident response to track which alarms have been seen by the operations team. Acknowledge an active alarm in Honeywell Forge
get_alarms
Alarms cover a wide range of conditions: security breaches (door forced, tailgating), fire and life safety (smoke detector activation, pull station), HVAC faults, and system health warnings. Each alarm record includes severity level, timestamp, source device, description, and acknowledgment status. Optionally filter by building_id to scope results to a single site. Use this to triage active incidents, audit historical events, or identify recurring fault patterns. List active and historical alarms across all buildings or a specific building
get_building_details
Returns comprehensive metadata including HVAC zones, floor plans, linked subsystems (access control, fire life safety, video surveillance), energy targets, and operating schedules. Use this when you need a deep-dive view of a single site before performing operations like checking alarms or querying energy usage. Get detailed information about a specific Honeywell Forge building
get_door_status
The response includes whether the door is currently open or closed, locked or unlocked, and any active fault conditions such as "door held open" or "forced open". This is a read-only, point-in-time snapshot—use it to verify the physical state of a door before granting access or investigating a security event. Get the real-time status of a specific door or access point
get_energy_usage
Returns aggregated consumption data including total kWh, cost estimates, demand peaks, and breakdowns by subsystem (HVAC, lighting, plug loads). Metrics may be presented as time-series data points with timestamps, allowing trend analysis and comparison against energy budgets. Use this to monitor sustainability KPIs, identify wasteful consumption patterns, or prepare energy audit reports for facility managers. Get energy consumption data for a specific building
get_temperature_data
Returns data points including zone temperature, setpoint targets, humidity levels, and HVAC equipment status (compressor running, valve position, fan speed). This data is essential for thermal comfort analysis, energy optimization, and proactive maintenance—such as identifying zones that consistently deviate from setpoints or detecting equipment degradation before failure. Use this to diagnose comfort complaints or validate HVAC scheduling changes. Get temperature and HVAC sensor data for a specific building
list_access_points
An access point represents a physical entry device—door, gate, turnstile, or barrier—managed by the Forge access control subsystem. Each record includes the access point ID, name, current lock state, door status (open/closed/forced), assigned access level, and the zone it belongs to. Use this to audit physical security surfaces before running lock/unlock commands or investigating door-forced alarm events. List all access control points (doors, gates, turnstiles) for a building
list_buildings
Each record contains the building identifier, name, address, operational status, and metadata such as time zone and total floor area. Use this tool as the entry point for any building-centric workflow—once you have the building ID you can drill down into access points, alarms, energy metrics, or video feeds. List all buildings registered in Honeywell Forge
list_video_feeds
Each record represents a camera or NVR channel with metadata including camera name, location within the building, stream URL (RTSP or HLS), resolution, current online/offline status, and recording mode (continuous, motion-triggered, scheduled). Use this to discover which cameras are available for live viewing or forensic review, and to map camera IDs to physical locations before correlating video with alarm events. List available video surveillance feeds for a building
lock_door
The door will immediately engage its locking mechanism and transition to a secured state. Only authorized credentials holders can override this lock via normal badge or PIN access. Use this when securing a building after hours, during a lockdown event, or to enforce temporary access restrictions. Confirm the door identity with list_access_points before executing. Lock a specific door or access point in Honeywell Forge
unlock_door
The door will disengage its lock and enter a free-access state until explicitly re-locked or returned to its scheduled access control mode. Use this for emergency egress, visitor accommodation, or maintenance access. Always verify the correct access point ID before unlocking to avoid unintended security gaps. Unlock a specific door or access point in Honeywell Forge
Troubleshooting Honeywell Forge MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Honeywell Forge to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Honeywell Forge + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Honeywell Forge MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.Connect Honeywell Forge with your favorite client
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