How do I book a parking spot via the API?

Use the book_parking action. You need the spot_id, start/end times, a valid payment method ID, and vehicle details (plate, make, model) in JSON format.

Can I compare prices for different spots?

Yes! Use search_parking to get a list of spots with their total costs, or use get_pricing to check the specific rate for a single spot over a duration.

How do I cancel a reservation?

Use the cancel_reservation action with the reservation_id. Check SpotHero's policy for refund timelines.

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

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

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About SpotHero Parking MCP Server

Connect SpotHero to any AI agent and simplify urban mobility — search parking by location, compare prices, book reservations, and manage vehicle details through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings SpotHero Parking 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

Spot Search — Find available parking spots by coordinates and time range
Dynamic Pricing — Compare rates and get real-time pricing for specific durations
Instant Booking — Create reservations instantly with vehicle info and payment method
Reservation Management — View, update vehicle details, or cancel existing bookings
Event Awareness — Discover nearby events that might impact parking availability
Garage Details — Access garage amenities, hours, and contact info

The SpotHero Parking 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 SpotHero Parking to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the SpotHero Parking 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 SpotHero Parking

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Why Use VS Code Copilot with the SpotHero Parking MCP Server

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

SpotHero Parking + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the SpotHero Parking 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

SpotHero Parking MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

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

book_parking

Requires spot ID, start/end times, payment method ID, and vehicle info (make, model, plate, color). Book a parking spot and create a reservation

cancel_reservation

Check cancellation policy for refund eligibility. Cancel an active parking reservation

get_garage_details

Get information about a specific garage

get_pricing

Useful for comparing rates before booking. Get dynamic pricing for a parking spot for a specific duration

get_reservation

Get details of a specific parking reservation

get_spot_details

Get detailed information and pricing for a specific parking spot

list_reservations

Optional status filter (upcoming, past, cancelled). List all parking reservations for the authenticated account

search_events

Useful for anticipating demand. Search for nearby events that might affect parking availability or pricing

search_parking

Use this to find parking options for users. Times must be in ISO 8601 format. Search for available parking spots near a location for a specific time range

update_vehicle_info

Use this if the user changes cars before parking. Update vehicle information for an existing reservation

Example Prompts for SpotHero Parking in VS Code Copilot

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

"Find parking near Times Square for 2 hours starting now."

"Book spot 12345 from 9 AM to 5 PM tomorrow."

"What events are happening downtown tonight?"

Troubleshooting SpotHero Parking MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting SpotHero Parking 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.

SpotHero Parking + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating SpotHero Parking 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.