How to Use the Kargo MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we share the Kargo MCP Server across our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Every team member with VS Code Copilot will instantly gain access to the logistics tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot query live order details using Kargo?

Yes, Copilot uses the getorder tool to fetch live manifests directly into your chat. This allows you to inspect real-world data structures while writing your parsing logic.

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The `list_facilities` tool provides your entire development team with a shared list of active business locations directly inside VS Code Copilot. By committing the configuration to your repository, every developer accesses the same facility directory. This keeps your team aligned when building multi-site logistics features. When writing code, VS Code Copilot queries `get_order` to pull structured order manifests directly into the workspace. Your engineers build features using consistent, team-wide data definitions.

Monitor Shipment Pipelines

The `list_shipments` tool exposes live transit queues directly to VS Code Copilot for rapid verification. Developers inspect current logistics pipelines without leaving their coding workspace. This accelerates testing cycles for warehouse routing algorithms. If a specific shipment requires deeper inspection, VS Code Copilot calls `get_shipment` to fetch its exact route history. You inspect nested JSON payloads directly in your chat sidebar.

Sync Real-Time Logistics Data

The `update_logistics` tool enables developers to push configuration changes directly to the Kargo platform from VS Code Copilot. Your agent translates conversational commands into precise API updates, updating shipment states during local testing. This reduces manual API testing overhead. Your team verifies these updates immediately by calling `list_payload_logs` to check the transmission history. You get instant confirmation that your local code successfully updated the production ERP.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Kargo MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Every team member with VS Code Copilot will instantly gain access to the logistics tools.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or higher and Copilot Chat in Agent mode. Once those are active, the editor automatically reads your workspace configuration to load the MCP tools.

Yes, Copilot uses the `get_order` tool to fetch live manifests directly into your chat. This allows you to inspect real-world data structures while writing your parsing logic.

Simply ask the Copilot Agent to check a shipment or update a status. The agent selects the correct tool, such as `get_device_status`, and asks for your confirmation before running it.

Your Kargo order details and facility logs are protected by enterprise-grade SOC 2 compliance inside the VS Code Copilot environment. Data is transmitted via secure HTTPS tunnels and processed in ephemeral sandboxes that destroy the data immediately after your agent finishes the task.

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