How to Use the Impala MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot pull hotel rates using Impala?

Yes, the VS Code Copilot agent executes getrates to pull live pricing data. You can use these real-time payloads to write and test tax calculation modules.

Q: What is the best way to get room metadata structures using the MCP?

Use the VS Code Copilot agent to run getroomtypes. This pulls the exact payload schema, making it easy to write clean data-binding code for your frontend.

Connect VS Code Copilot to global hotel databases to build and debug booking apps.

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Team-wide hotel database access in VS Code Copilot

Standardize your team's hotel API integration. This MCP Server lets your team query global properties using `get_hotel` directly inside VS Code Copilot. Every developer on the team can inspect real property payloads without leaving the editor. This keeps everyone aligned on the data models you are building against.

Verify room inventory in VS Code Copilot

You'll debug booking flows using live inventory states. VS Code Copilot invokes `check_availability` to verify if rooms are open for specific dates. Your VS Code Copilot agent inspects the returned status to help you write accurate validation logic. This ensures your reservation code handles sold-out states correctly.

Map coordinate search in VS Code Copilot

Build location-based search features with precise geolocation data. VS Code Copilot runs `search_hotels` via the MCP Server to fetch properties near specific coordinates. The VS Code Copilot agent uses the live coordinate responses to help you write and debug your mapping components. You can verify distance calculations using actual geographic data.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Impala MCP in VS Code Copilot

Tell VS Code Copilot to fetch properties for a city. The agent calls `search_hotels_by_city` to return an active list of hotels to populate your UI code.

Yes, the VS Code Copilot agent executes `get_rates` to pull live pricing data. You can use these real-time payloads to write and test tax calculation modules.

Ask the VS Code Copilot agent to fetch reviews. It triggers `get_reviews` to retrieve raw guest text, allowing you to test your filtering functions in the editor.

Use the VS Code Copilot agent to run `get_room_types`. This pulls the exact payload schema, making it easy to write clean data-binding code for your frontend.

All MCP requests to fetch guest feedback and property details are processed via secure V8 isolates. Your queries and retrieved review payloads remain isolated within your private development session.

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