How to Use the NavAPI MCP in VS Code Copilot

Deploy NavAPI across your engineering team in VS Code for standardized maritime data access.

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Connect NavAPI MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect NavAPI 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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Team-wide NavAPI in VS Code

Commit your .vscode/mcp.json to Git so your whole team gets the same tools. Everyone uses `list_nautical_charts` the same way across the organization. Consistency is key. Your team builds on the same data foundation.

Automated port lookups with NavAPI

Use `get_nautical_ports` to standardize how your team queries location data. Copilot Chat handles the calls, ensuring every developer gets the same format. This removes manual data entry. Your code stays clean and predictable.

Distance calculations in VS Code

Integrate `get_port_distance` into your workflow for instant maritime math. Your agents compute transit gaps without leaving the editor. It saves time and prevents errors. Your team spends less time searching and more time shipping.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about NavAPI MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add your configuration to the .vscode/mcp.json file in your repo. Once committed, every developer on your team has access to the tools.

Absolutely. Because you commit the config, the setup is uniform for everyone on the project.

You can. Use the nautical chart tool to list available maps directly in your editor for team review.

The configuration is managed by your team and follows your internal security policies. Only authorized maritime data is ever accessed.

Yes. It works with Copilot Chat in Agent mode to provide real-time data for your entire development team.

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