How to Use the Untappd MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I integrate Untappd and VS Code Copilot?

It’s simple: add the server under mcpServers in your .vscode/mcp.json. Once committed to the repo, every developer on the team has access automatically.

Q: What can Untappd and VS Code Copilot do with user data?

The MCP Server lets you retrieve user profile information and manage friend lists. This is all available to build out full social features for your application.

Q: Can I check a beer's status with Untappd and VS Code Copilot?

Yes. You can use getcheckindetails for extended info, or even run toggletoast to simulate changing the public visibility of a check-in.

Q: Is Untappd and VS Code Copilot suitable for large teams?

Totally. Because the configuration lives in .vscode/mcp.json, it’s an IT-managed, organization-wide rollout that guarantees everyone uses the same set of tools.

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Need to manage social feeds? The `get_notifications` tool pulls all the latest news, comments, and toasts for your authenticated user. You can also use `get_friend_activity` to check on a friend's recent activity. Furthermore, developers can use `get_user_badges` to list what awards a user has earned. This is useful when building profile pages that need rich user data.

Untappd Discovery Tools with VS Code Copilot

The team configures the MCP Server for discovery features, letting your code access beer and brewery metadata. Use `search_brewery` to find a specific place or run `get_user_wishlist` to see what beers a user plans on drinking. Want to know what's popular? The `get_trending_beers` tool provides global macro and micro trends, which you can feed straight into your application.

Handling Untappd Relationships via MCP Server

The team uses the MCP Server to manage relationships. You can send a request with `request_friend` or remove connections using `remove_friend`. The tools also support logging actions like `add_to_wishlist`, allowing developers to build user profile logic. If you need to check on your network, `get_user_friends` pulls the current friend list for any given user.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Untappd MCP in VS Code Copilot

It’s simple: add the server under `mcpServers` in your `.vscode/mcp.json`. Once committed to the repo, every developer on the team has access automatically.

The MCP Server lets you retrieve `user profile information` and manage friend lists. This is all available to build out full social features for your application.

Just make sure the server definition is in the project root's `.vscode/mcp.json`. Then, switch Copilot Chat to Agent mode to start using the tools.

Yes. You can use `get_checkin_details` for extended info, or even run `toggle_toast` to simulate changing the public visibility of a check-in.

Totally. Because the configuration lives in `.vscode/mcp.json`, it’s an IT-managed, organization-wide rollout that guarantees everyone uses the same set of tools.

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