How to Use the Lyko MCP in VS Code Copilot

Deploy the Lyko MCP server across your team in VS Code to standardize transit data integration.

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Connect Lyko MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Lyko 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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Sync Lyko tools across VS Code Copilot

Commit an mcp.json file to your repo to share the Lyko server configuration with your entire team. Every developer gets immediate access to the same 12 transit tools. This ensures consistency across your codebase when handling `get_arrivals` or `get_departures`. You spend zero time manually setting up individual environments.

Automate transit logic in VS Code Copilot

Use `plan_trip` as part of your agent-driven development workflow. Your team builds features that pull real-time travel itineraries directly into your service modules. It removes the need for custom API wrappers. You just call the tools and handle the returned payloads in your application logic.

Explore transit networks in VS Code Copilot

Query `get_operators` to identify which transit providers cover your target regions. You get a clear map of available modes and contact data for your backend services. Use `get_line_routes` to understand stop sequences for any line. Your team builds on a shared understanding of the transit network structure.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Lyko MCP in VS Code Copilot

Place an mcp.json file in your .vscode directory. This allows the entire team to access the server tools as soon as they open the repository.

Yes. Because the config is committed to the repo, every developer on the team uses the same tool definitions for `plan_trip` and `get_line_info`.

Switch to Agent mode in the chat interface. You can then ask the agent to list stops or check arrivals using the registered tools.

The server runs locally or via managed endpoints, keeping your transit data within your environment. It adheres to the standard security practices required for VS Code extensions.

The server accesses public transit schedules, operator status, and stop metadata. It does not touch sensitive internal data, only the specific transit information you request.

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