How to Use the LocationIQ MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot generate static maps during code reviews?

Yes, your agent uses staticmap to pull map images into your workspace. This helps your team verify UI layouts and map coordinates during active code reviews.

Team-wide geocoding and mapping tools in VS Code Copilot via the LocationIQ MCP Server.

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Connect LocationIQ MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect LocationIQ to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Equip VS Code Copilot with team-wide search tools

This MCP Server lets your entire team access spatial data from a shared configuration file. VS Code Copilot uses `search` to convert text strings into coordinates, helping developers write location-aware apps faster. To keep input forms accurate, the agent calls `autocomplete` to test address prediction workflows. Committing this setup to your repo means every developer gets these tools instantly.

Calculate routing and nearby points in VS Code Copilot

VS Code Copilot runs spatial queries directly from your workspace to help you build complex logistics apps. Your agent invokes `directions` to compute distances and travel times between coordinates. When you need to find local amenities, the agent calls `nearby` to scan the surrounding area. This lets you populate your test databases with real local businesses instead of placeholder data.

Resolve coordinates and time zones in VS Code Copilot

This integration helps you build reliable tracking systems inside your editor. VS Code Copilot uses `reverse` to turn coordinates into clean street addresses. Just call the endpoint, and you're good. To handle multi-region scheduling, the agent queries `timezone` to get current time offsets. Your team can write accurate scheduling code that works across global boundaries without hassle.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about LocationIQ MCP in VS Code Copilot

Put your server definition in a shared mcp.json file inside the .vscode folder. Once committed, anyone on the team using VS Code Copilot can access the tools.

Yes, your agent uses `static_map` to pull map images into your workspace. This helps your team verify UI layouts and map coordinates during active code reviews.

Vinkius manages this MCP Server and handles the authentication layer using a single endpoint token. VS Code Copilot connects to this managed gateway, keeping your secret keys out of local files.

Tell your agent to find the route between two coordinates. It will run `directions` and output the distance and step-by-step path in the chat pane.

All location queries are sent over encrypted channels directly to the API. Vinkius runs the server inside a zero-trust sandbox, so no query history or IP data is ever preserved on our infrastructure.

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