How to Use the Upper Route Planner MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How does Upper Route Planner benefit my engineering team using VS Code Copilot?

By committing the MCP configuration to .vscode/mcp.json, every developer gets access to the Upper Route Planner tools automatically. This standardizes how everyone interacts with logistics data, regardless of who is working on the feature.

Q: If I need route stop details, can VS Code Copilot handle it? (Upper Route Planner)

Yes. You simply call getupperstopdetails in Chat. The MCP Server returns the specific data you requested, which Copilot uses to generate code snippets or fill out documentation directly within your file.

Q: Does Upper Route Planner support real-time status checks with VS Code Copilot?

It does. You can use checkupperstatus and the MCP Server verifies the system's operational health. This is critical for team deployment, ensuring no developer writes code against a broken endpoint.

Q: What happens if I try to list routes using Upper Route Planner with VS Code Copilot?

The agent calls listupperroutes, and the system returns a structured array of current delivery route IDs. This data immediately populates your chat window, allowing you to proceed with further development tasks.

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See all active delivery routes via the MCP Server.

Want to validate a trip before committing code? Use `list_upper_routes` in Copilot Chat. This tool pulls every scheduled route, making it visible to every developer on your team because the config is committed to the repo. It ensures everyone works with the same source of truth for logistics planning.

List drivers instantly using Upper Route Planner MCP Server.

No more asking manual questions about who’s available. Running `list_upper_drivers` pulls a clean list right into your team's context via the shared `.vscode/mcp.json`. This streamlines onboarding and development tasks. It gives every developer instant, reliable access to driver data.

Create new tasks using Upper Route Planner.

When a new requirement comes up, use `create_upper_delivery_task` in Copilot Chat. The tool handles the record creation and updates your project context with the confirmation details. The team sees the result immediately, so you don't have to switch between editors or terminals.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Upper Route Planner MCP in VS Code Copilot

By committing the MCP configuration to `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer gets access to the Upper Route Planner tools automatically. This standardizes how everyone interacts with logistics data, regardless of who is working on the feature.

Yes. You simply call `get_upper_stop_details` in Chat. The MCP Server returns the specific data you requested, which Copilot uses to generate code snippets or fill out documentation directly within your file.

It does. You can use `check_upper_status` and the MCP Server verifies the system's operational health. This is critical for team deployment, ensuring no developer writes code against a broken endpoint.

The agent calls `list_upper_routes`, and the system returns a structured array of current delivery route IDs. This data immediately populates your chat window, allowing you to proceed with further development tasks.

The server manages critical operational information: delivery task records, driver availability lists, and optimized route paths. This is the data that your team will write code against.

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