How to Use the IP Parking MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the IP Parking configuration in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root. Commit this file to Git so every team member can access the tools instantly.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot check IP Parking gate hardware status?

Yes. VS Code Copilot calls the listhardware tool to check if the physical gate barriers are online.

Q: How do we trigger manual IP Parking gate overrides in VS Code Copilot?

You use the controlgate tool inside VS Code Copilot to send an open command directly to the physical barrier.

Q: Can we test license plate recognition events?

Yes. The registeranpr tool allows your team to simulate vehicle entry events directly within the Copilot chat.

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Share parking hardware status across your team

The `list_hardware` tool retrieves the live operational state of ticket machines, gates, and cameras for your entire engineering team. Your VS Code Copilot client reads this list to help developers debug connection issues during site deployment. By sharing this MCP Server configuration in `.vscode/mcp.json`, every engineer on your team gets immediate access to the same hardware diagnostics. No one has to manually configure API endpoints to see if a gate is offline.

Automate tariff updates with VS Code Copilot MCP Server

The `update_tariff` tool adjusts hourly rates and pricing caps across your managed sites directly from your editor. Your VS Code Copilot client uses this tool to update pricing structures during system maintenance windows. Developers can cross-reference these pricing changes with `list_tariffs` to check that the new rates are active. This ensures your team can test pricing logic without leaving their shared VS Code workspace.

Monitor site occupancy and ticket details

The `get_site_status` tool pulls real-time occupancy metrics and revenue data for any managed location. Your VS Code Copilot client displays these metrics inside your chat window to help you diagnose capacity issues. When debugging ticket validation bugs, use `get_ticket_details` to inspect individual parking sessions. This gives your support team the exact data they need to resolve validation errors without database access.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about IP Parking MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root. Commit this file to Git so every team member can access the tools instantly.

Yes. VS Code Copilot calls the `list_hardware` tool to check if the physical gate barriers are online.

You use the `control_gate` tool inside VS Code Copilot to send an open command directly to the physical barrier.

Yes. The `register_anpr` tool allows your team to simulate vehicle entry events directly within the Copilot chat.

License plate records and ANPR events are processed inside an ephemeral MCP sandbox. No raw entry files or plate images are stored on our systems, keeping your site in compliance with privacy standards.

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