How to Use the Jawg Maps (Location & Routing) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share Jawg Maps (Location & Routing) setup in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository. This ensures every developer on your team has access to the exact same mapping tools.

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Team-wide address lookup for VS Code Copilot

Commit your server config to the repo so everyone uses the same location tools. Use `search_map_places` to standardize how your app resolves addresses. It removes the friction of managing different mapping dependencies. Your team gets consistent results across every dev environment.

Standardized routing via this MCP Server

Ensure your dispatch logic is uniform by using `calculate_routing_line` across the team. It keeps your routing parameters consistent in every branch. Developers can also use `calculate_distance_matrix` to verify backend assumptions. It makes code reviews easier when everyone relies on the same coordinate math.

Terrain-aware development in VS Code Copilot

Build features that account for elevation using `get_path_elevation`. It is perfect for teams working on logistics or outdoor-focused applications. Your agent can now verify route feasibility by checking `calculate_elevation_routing` outputs. It brings professional-grade mapping tools to your shared workspace.

Setup guide

Set up Jawg Maps (Location & Routing) 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 Jawg Maps (Location & Routing) 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 Jawg Maps (Location & Routing) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Jawg Maps (Location & Routing) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jawg-maps-location-routing-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Jawg Maps (Location & Routing) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository. This ensures every developer on your team has access to the exact same mapping tools.

Yes, it is designed for team environments. Once the server is defined in your shared config, your entire engineering team can access the routing tools.

Yes, the search tools include a country filter capability. Your agent can apply this to ensure your location data stays within specific geographic regions.

It centralizes your location and routing logic. By using a shared server, you avoid the drift that occurs when developers use different mapping providers.

The server transmits only the necessary query data to the API. We do not store your address lookups or routing history, and all traffic is encrypted in transit.

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