How to Use the TomTom Parking Availability MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Does this MCP Server provide a reliable way to get detailed parking data across the team using TomTom Parking Availability and VS Code Copilot?

Yes, getparkingdetails provides consistent metadata for single IDs. This ensures every developer uses the same quality of information.

Q: Before deploying a feature relying on TomTom Parking Availability, how can I check status using VS Code Copilot?

Use checkapistatus. Running this through the Agent mode confirms the service is operational, preventing integration surprises for the whole team.

Q: Is it possible to use TomTom Parking Availability in multi-module projects via VS Code Copilot?

Since the configuration lives at the project root (.vscode/mcp.json), every module and developer using that repository automatically inherits access.

Manage team-wide access to TomTom Parking Availability via VS Code Copilot Chat.

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When you commit the `.vscode/mcp.json`, every teammate gets access to `search_parking_spots`. They can then write code that assumes live, accurate parking data is available. This means consistency: all developers use the same reliable source when referencing location-based services.

Standardize detail retrieval for MCP Server

Use `get_parking_details` to standardize how your team retrieves data. Every developer knows they can call this tool to get full metadata on any specific parking ID. It keeps the API calls consistent across all services in the repository.

Shared service health checks

The `check_api_status` tool lets your entire team verify system health without needing manual steps. It confirms TomTom Parking Availability is running before any code executes. This prevents deployment failures because everyone knows the dependency status instantly.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about TomTom Parking Availability MCP in VS Code Copilot

By committing the MCP configuration file, every team member gets immediate access to `search_parking_spots` in their IDE setup. It standardizes location querying.

Yes, `get_parking_details` provides consistent metadata for single IDs. This ensures every developer uses the same quality of information.

Use `check_api_status`. Running this through the Agent mode confirms the service is operational, preventing integration surprises for the whole team.

Since the configuration lives at the project root (`.vscode/mcp.json`), every module and developer using that repository automatically inherits access.

The server handles location coordinates (latitude/longitude) and parking availability status. It is read-only operational data, keeping it non-personal.

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