How to Use the Umbrellar MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we distribute Umbrellar tools using VS Code Copilot?

You commit the configuration to .vscode/mcp.json in your project root, and every developer pulling that repository automatically has access to all 12 tools.

Q: Can I update or get details on a specific claim using the MCP Server in VS Code Copilot?

Absolutely. You use getclaim to pull existing data, and if changes are needed, you run updateclaim directly within your team's workflow.

Q: If we switch development environments, is Umbrellar still accessible via VS Code Copilot?

Yes. Since the configuration lives in a committed .vscode/mcp.json, access is portable across any machine that pulls the shared repository.

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Centralize Warranty Tools in MCP Server

You define the Umbrellar tools once and commit them to `.vscode/mcp.json`. This ensures that every team member instantly gets access to functions like `list_warranties`. The entire engineering team shares the same, vetted set of capabilities right from the start.

Automate Claim and Policy Management

Copilot Chat, in Agent mode, uses tools such as `get_policy` or `list_policies` to pull data. Developers write code that relies on this live context when building features. This approach eliminates the risk of developers using outdated or hardcoded policy information.

Maintain Product Registration Consistency

Use `register_product` within your team's shared codebase. This tool handles manufacturer warranty setup, making it part of the standard development cycle. The ability to run `sync_products` keeps all connected systems—like Shopify—aligned with Umbrellar’s source data.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Umbrellar MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json` in your project root, and every developer pulling that repository automatically has access to all 12 tools.

It's designed for enterprise use; the team-wide configuration via Git ensures consistency across dozens of developers on SOC 2 compliant infrastructure.

The server touches policy IDs, product registration records, and claim details. This is all highly structured warranty information.

Absolutely. You use `get_claim` to pull existing data, and if changes are needed, you run `update_claim` directly within your team's workflow.

Yes. Since the configuration lives in a committed `.vscode/mcp.json`, access is portable across any machine that pulls the shared repository.

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