How to Use the McLeod Software MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure McLeod Software for my team in VS Code Copilot?

You create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it. Any team member using VS Code 1.96 or higher with Copilot will get access to the MCP tools automatically.

Q: Can I use VS Code Copilot to search McLeod Software orders?

Yes, you can use searchorders to find specific shipments. The agent will run the search and display the matching records directly in your chat sidebar.

Q: Does VS Code Copilot support master directory queries?

Yes, the agent can query listcustomers and listcarriers. This lets you verify master records while writing database migration scripts.

Share McLeod Software logistics tools across your team in VS Code Copilot to build and debug tracking apps faster.

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Share McLeod Software MCP Server across your dev team

This MCP setup integrates directly with your team's shared workspace configuration. By committing a single file to git, every engineer on your team gets instant access to `list_orders` and `get_order` inside VS Code Copilot without manual setup. Everyone tests their code against the same live database schema, preventing the classic "works on my machine" excuse. This standardizes how your team writes logistics integrations.

Debug dispatch pipelines inside VS Code Copilot

This toolset brings live operational data into your debugging workflow. Your VS Code Copilot agent calls `list_dispatches` and `get_dispatch_details` to check why a specific load failed to process. You can inspect the raw API payloads directly in the chat panel. This lets you debug custom dispatch microservices without leaving your IDE or running manual curl commands.

Map freight movements and driver routes

This integration helps you build and verify routing applications. Your agent calls `list_movements` and `list_stops` to pull real-world route sequences directly into your workspace. You can ask Copilot to write unit tests based on actual stop sequences. It uses live driver data from `list_drivers` to ensure your test suites reflect real road conditions.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about McLeod Software MCP in VS Code Copilot

You create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it. Any team member using VS Code 1.96 or higher with Copilot will get access to the MCP tools automatically.

Yes, you can use `search_orders` to find specific shipments. The agent will run the search and display the matching records directly in your chat sidebar.

Yes, the agent can query `list_customers` and `list_carriers`. This lets you verify master records while writing database migration scripts.

You need VS Code version 1.96 or newer to run these McLeod Software tools. You also need to make sure Copilot Chat is set to Agent mode and the MCP extension is active.

Yes, it is protected by enterprise-grade security. All dispatch assignments and driver data pass through an encrypted, single-token connection that never stores your business intelligence.

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