iFood MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.
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About iFood MCP Server
What you can do
Transform your iFood merchant operations with AI-powered automation. Your agents can:
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings iFood data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 11 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
- Monitor incoming orders in real-time with status tracking
- Accept and progress orders through preparation workflow
- Manage restaurant catalogs — update prices, availability, descriptions
- Review order details including customer info, items, and totals
- Configure operating hours for each day of the week
- Track delivery logistics and assign drivers to orders
- View store information and configuration across all locations
The iFood MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect iFood to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the iFood 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 iFood
Ask Copilot: "Using iFood, help me...". 11 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the iFood MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with iFood 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
iFood + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the iFood 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
iFood MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (11)
These 11 tools become available when you connect iFood to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
assign_driver
Requires order ID and driver ID. Use this to manage your own delivery fleet and coordinate order fulfillment. Assign a delivery driver to an iFood order
get_business_hours
Use this to review or verify the current schedule before making changes. Get operating hours for an iFood store
get_catalog
Use this to review menu structure, check item availability, or prepare updates to pricing or descriptions. Get the menu catalog for an iFood store
get_logistics
Use this to track order fulfillment and coordinate with delivery personnel. Get logistics/delivery information for an iFood order
get_order_details
Use this to review order contents before accepting or preparing. Get complete details of a specific iFood order
get_orders
Can filter by status: PENDING, ACCEPTED, PREPARING, READY, DISPATCHED, DELIVERED, CANCELLED. Returns order number, customer info, items, totals, and timestamps. Use this to monitor order flow and track pending orders. List orders for an iFood store
get_store_details
Use this to review store configuration before making updates. Get detailed information about a specific iFood store
get_stores
Returns store IDs, names, addresses, and operational status. Use this first to get store IDs needed for other operations like fetching orders or managing catalogs. List all stores associated with the iFood merchant account
update_business_hours
Requires a schedule object with open/close times for each day. Use this to change store hours, add weekend schedules, or set holiday closures. The schedule should be a JSON object with day keys (monday, tuesday, etc.) and arrays of {start: "HH:MM", end: "HH:MM"} objects. Update operating hours for an iFood store
update_catalog_item
Only pass the fields you want to change. Common use: update prices, toggle availability, or change descriptions. Requires store ID and item ID. Update a menu item in the iFood store catalog
update_order_status
Common workflow: PENDING -> ACCEPTED -> PREPARING -> READY -> DISPATCHED -> DELIVERED. Can also set to CANCELLED if needed. Use this to progress orders through the fulfillment pipeline. Update the status of an iFood order
Example Prompts for iFood in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with iFood immediately.
"Show me all pending orders and accept them automatically"
"Update the price of 'Combo Burger Especial' to R$32.90 and mark it as unavailable until tomorrow"
"Change my store hours to open at 11am and close at 11pm every day this week"
Troubleshooting iFood MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting iFood to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
MCP tools not available
iFood + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating iFood 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 iFood with your favorite client
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Connect iFood to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 11 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.