Uber MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 9 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
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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About Uber MCP Server
What you can do
Connect your AI agents to the Uber platform for seamless ride management and trip planning:
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Uber data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
- Get available ride products (UberX, Black, Comfort) at any location
- Estimate prices across all ride types before booking
- Compare pickup times to choose the fastest option
- View complete trip history with pricing and route data
- Save and manage favorite places (Home, Work, custom locations)
- Autocomplete place searches for accurate pickup/dropoff coordinates
The Uber MCP Server exposes 9 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 Uber to VS Code Copilot via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Uber 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 Uber
Ask Copilot: "Using Uber, help me..." — 9 tools available
Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Uber MCP Server
GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Uber 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
Uber + VS Code Copilot Use Cases
Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Uber 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
Uber MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (9)
These 9 tools become available when you connect Uber to VS Code Copilot via MCP:
add_saved_place
Requires alias name, latitude, and longitude. Optionally include a full address string. The alias can be home, work, or any custom string. Returns the saved place details. Save a new place for the authenticated Uber user
get_place_autocomplete
Requires current user location to bias results. Returns place descriptions and structured address components. Use this to help users select valid pickup/dropoff locations before requesting rides. Autocomplete place predictions for Uber locations
get_price_estimate
Prices are in local currency. Use this to compare costs across different Uber ride types before booking. Get price estimate for an Uber ride between two locations
get_products
) available at the specified latitude/longitude. Returns product IDs, display names, capacity, and descriptions. Use this to see which ride options are available before requesting a ride or price estimate. Get available Uber products at a location
get_ride_estimate
More specific than price estimates as it targets one product. Use this to get exact pricing before requesting a ride. Get detailed ride estimate for a specific Uber product
get_saved_places
Returns place aliases, addresses, and coordinates. Use this to quickly reference saved locations for ride requests or price estimates without typing addresses. List saved places for the authenticated Uber user
get_time_estimate
Use this to compare how quickly different Uber services can pick you up. Lower times mean faster pickups. Get estimated pickup time for Uber at a location
get_trip_history
Returns trip date, start/end locations, product used, distance, and price. Use this to review past rides, calculate expenses, or find a previous trip details. Get trip history for the authenticated Uber user
get_user_profile
Use this to verify authentication and confirm which Uber account is connected. Get the authenticated Uber user profile
Example Prompts for Uber in VS Code Copilot
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Uber immediately.
"Estimate the price for an UberX from my home to the airport at 3pm tomorrow"
"Show me my last 10 Uber trips with total spending"
"What Uber products are available at my current location and how fast can they pick me up?"
Troubleshooting Uber MCP Server with VS Code Copilot
Common issues when connecting Uber to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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Uber + VS Code Copilot FAQ
Common questions about integrating Uber MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
.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.Connect Uber with your favorite client
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Connect Uber to VS Code Copilot
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 9 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.