How to Use the ShipEngine MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does ShipEngine integrate with VS Code Copilot?

You commit the server configuration to .vscode/mcp.json. This makes the MCP Server tools available automatically for every developer on the team, ensuring everyone uses the same API calls.

Q: Can I validate an address using ShipEngine with VS Code Copilot?

Yep. Include validateaddress in your config. Developers can then ask Copilot to verify inputs against this tool, guaranteeing that all submitted data has been checked before deployment.

Q: How do I list shipment details using ShipEngine and VS Code Copilot?

You use listshipments or getshipmentinfo. The structured output is available to the agent, allowing developers to build functions that report on recent shipping activity directly from their code.

Q: Does the MCP Server support listing carriers in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, calling listcarriers lets you programmatically verify which third-party shipping APIs are currently connected and available for rate comparison across your organization's codebase.

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MCP Server Rate Comparison (VS Code Copilot)

Need to price a shipment for the team? Set up `get_shipping_rates` in your shared `.vscode/mcp.json`. When you write code, Copilot Chat Agent mode can call this tool and get live rate data from all carriers. This ensures every developer uses the same, verified pricing model without having to look up endpoints.

Label Management (VS Code Copilot)

When a shipment is confirmed, you can call `create_shipping_label`. The resulting label object gives your team immediate confirmation of success. You then use tools like `list_created_labels` to confirm the record exists in the system. This standardizes the labeling process across the entire engineering team.

Shipment Tracking (VS Code Copilot)

To build reliable tracking features, developers can use `track_package`. This tool pulls current status updates instantly. The result is available as structured data that your code can consume and display to the user. It keeps all team members on the same page regarding package movements.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ShipEngine MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the server configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json`. This makes the MCP Server tools available automatically for every developer on the team, ensuring everyone uses the same API calls.

Yep. Include `validate_address` in your config. Developers can then ask Copilot to verify inputs against this tool, guaranteeing that all submitted data has been checked before deployment.

You use `list_shipments` or `get_shipment_info`. The structured output is available to the agent, allowing developers to build functions that report on recent shipping activity directly from their code.

The server handles shipment address components and tracking numbers. All this information must be managed securely in your team's configuration files.

Yes, calling `list_carriers` lets you programmatically verify which third-party shipping APIs are currently connected and available for rate comparison across your organization's codebase.

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