How do I get my Meituan Waimai App ID and App Secret?

Log in to the [Meituan Waimai Developer Console](https://developer.waimai.meituan.com/), navigate to **API Documentation** > **Access Guide**, and register your application. You'll receive an App ID and App Secret. Make sure your application has the required API permissions for order management, menu access, and refund handling. The signature algorithm uses MD5 hashing of sorted parameters combined with your App Secret.

What's the order lifecycle in Meituan Waimai?

The typical order flow is: **1) Pending (待确认, status=1)** — Customer placed order, awaiting merchant confirmation. **2) Confirmed (已确认, status=3)** — Merchant accepted the order, kitchen starts preparation. **3) Delivering (配送中, status=5)** — Food is out for delivery with rider. **4) Completed (已完成, status=7)** — Customer received the order, payment settled. **5) Cancelled (已取消, status=8)** — Order was cancelled by merchant or customer. At each stage, you can query details, and merchants can con

How do I handle stock management and sold-out items?

Use the `update_stock` tool to set stock quantities for menu items. Set `stock=0` to mark an item as sold out (it will immediately disappear from the customer menu). Set a positive number to replenish stock. Get the food ID from the `list_menus` tool first. This is critical during peak hours when ingredients run out — quickly updating stock prevents customers from ordering unavailable items and reduces refund requests.

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About Meituan Waimai MCP Server

Connect your Meituan Waimai (美团外卖) restaurant operations to any AI agent and transform your delivery management through natural conversation. Meituan Waimai is China's largest food delivery platform, handling millions of daily orders across hundreds of thousands of restaurants.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Meituan Waimai data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Order Management — Retrieve detailed order information, list orders by status (pending, confirmed, delivering, completed, cancelled)
Order Lifecycle Control — Confirm new orders, mark orders as delivering, complete deliveries, or cancel with explanations
Refund Processing — Approve or reject customer refund requests with detailed reasoning and order verification
Restaurant Information — Query restaurant details including ratings, addresses, business hours, and delivery coverage
Menu Management — List full restaurant catalogs, filter by category, view prices, descriptions, and stock levels
Stock Control — Update item availability in real-time, mark items as sold out, or replenish inventory
Delivery Tracking — Mark orders as out for delivery with rider information for customer transparency

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How to Connect Meituan Waimai to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Meituan Waimai MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Meituan Waimai MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Meituan Waimai through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers — adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

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Meituan Waimai + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Meituan Waimai MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Meituan Waimai MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Meituan Waimai to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

cancel_order

Requires a cancellation reason explaining why the order is being cancelled (e.g., "restaurant closed", "item out of stock", "unable to prepare"). The order must be in a cancellable state (not already completed or delivered). Use carefully as cancellations impact merchant ratings and customer experience. Cancel a Meituan delivery order with a reason

complete_order

This is the final state in the order lifecycle and indicates the customer has received their food. Should only be called after the delivery rider has confirmed drop-off or the customer has picked up the order. Triggers payment settlement to the merchant. Mark a Meituan delivery order as completed

confirm_order

This transitions the order to confirmed status and begins the preparation workflow. Required step before marking the order as delivering. Use the order ID from the order list and the restaurant POI ID. Essential for acknowledging new orders and starting the fulfillment process. Confirm a pending Meituan delivery order

get_order_detail

Use the order ID obtained from the order list to track specific orders, verify order contents, check delivery addresses, or investigate customer complaints. Essential for order management and customer service operations. Get detailed information about a specific Meituan delivery order

get_order_list

Filter by order status: 1=待确认 (pending confirmation), 3=已确认 (confirmed), 5=配送中 (delivering), 7=已完成 (completed), 8=已取消 (cancelled). Pagination uses page number and limit parameters. Critical for monitoring incoming orders, tracking order volume, and managing the order pipeline. List orders for a Meituan restaurant with optional status filter

get_restaurant_info

Use the POI ID (Point of Interest identifier) to get restaurant details before managing orders, verifying delivery coverage, or checking business hours. Essential for multi-restaurant operators managing multiple POIs. Get detailed information about a Meituan restaurant/POI

handle_refund

When rejecting, provide a reason explaining the refusal. Refund requests typically come with customer explanations and evidence. Use order details to verify the claim before making a decision. Approved refunds are processed back to the customer's original payment method. Approve or reject a refund request for a Meituan order

list_menus

Optionally filter by category ID to get items from a specific menu section (e.g., appetizers, mains, drinks). Critical for inventory management, price updates, and menu optimization. Returns stock quantities to help identify low-stock items. List menu items for a Meituan restaurant

mark_delivering

Optionally includes delivery rider name and phone number for customer tracking. Use this for self-delivery orders where the restaurant manages their own riders. For Meituan-managed delivery, the platform handles this automatically. Mark a Meituan order as being delivered (out for delivery)

update_stock

Use this to mark items as sold out (stock=0) when ingredients run out, or replenish stock when new inventory arrives. Stock changes immediately reflect on the customer-facing menu. Essential for preventing orders for unavailable items and maintaining accurate inventory. Food ID is obtained from the list_menus tool. Update stock quantity for a menu item in Meituan

Example Prompts for Meituan Waimai in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Meituan Waimai immediately.

"Show me all pending orders for my restaurant POI123."

"Mark food ID 4567 as sold out for POI123 — we ran out of chicken."

"Handle refund request for order ORD-789 — customer says food never arrived. Approve it."

Troubleshooting Meituan Waimai MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Meituan Waimai to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Meituan Waimai + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Meituan Waimai MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.