How long does route optimization take to complete?

It depends on the number of orders and drivers. Small batches (under 100 stops) typically finish in under 30 seconds. Large-scale plans can take several minutes. The agent checks the planning status endpoint so you can monitor progress, and you can abort and capture the best partial solution at any time.

Can I verify if a delivery was actually completed with proof?

Yes. The get_order_pod tool pulls completion details including driver-captured signatures, photos, and timestamped notes. This data comes directly from the OptimoRoute driver app and provides auditable proof of delivery for dispute resolution and compliance.

Can I update a driver's working hours and vehicle capacity on the fly?

Yes. The update_driver_shifts tool lets you change working hours, speed profiles, and load capacities for any driver. Changes take effect on the next optimization run. Useful for adjusting schedules when a driver calls in sick or a vehicle needs to be swapped.

OptimoRoute MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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

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About OptimoRoute MCP Server

Connect your OptimoRoute account to any AI agent and orchestrate your entire route planning workflow from a single conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings OptimoRoute 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 — Create delivery orders with addresses, time windows, and capacity constraints. Delete stale orders before they get routed
Route Optimization — Queue route planning jobs with specific dates and driver sets, then check solver status or abort long-running computations
Route Downloads — Download finalized manifest routes showing every optimized stop assigned to each driver
Scheduling Info — Look up exactly when and where a specific order was scheduled within the optimized plan
Proof of Delivery — Retrieve completion details including driver signatures, photos, and notes for verification
Live GPS Tracking — Get real-time GPS coordinates for any driver in your fleet
Driver Configuration — Update working hours, speed profiles, and load capacities for your drivers

The OptimoRoute MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect OptimoRoute to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the OptimoRoute 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

Start using OptimoRoute

Ask Copilot: "Using OptimoRoute, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the OptimoRoute MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with OptimoRoute 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

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

OptimoRoute + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the OptimoRoute 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

OptimoRoute MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

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

abort_route_planning

Inspect deep internal arrays mitigating specific Time constraints

check_planning_status

Identify precise active arrays spanning native Asynchronous bounds

create_route_order

Identify bounded routing spaces inside the Headless OptimoRoute platform

delete_stale_order

Perform structural extraction of properties driving active Deletions

download_manifest_routes

Enumerate explicitly attached structured rules exporting active Drivers

get_live_driver_gps

Irreversibly vaporize explicit validations extracting Telemetry natively

get_order_pod

Retrieve the exact structural matching verifying Delivery success Proof

get_order_scheduling

Dispatch an automated validation check routing explicit ETA models

queue_route_optimization

Retrieve explicit Cloud logging tracing explicit solver logic

update_driver_shifts

Provision a highly-available JSON Payload generating Truck constraints

Example Prompts for OptimoRoute in VS Code Copilot

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

"Create a delivery order for 200 Main St, Boston with a 2-hour time window from 9 AM to 11 AM."

"Start route optimization for tomorrow with drivers D1, D2, and D3."

"Where is driver D2 right now?"

Troubleshooting OptimoRoute MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting OptimoRoute 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.

OptimoRoute + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating OptimoRoute 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.