What types of sensors are supported?

Environet supports temperature, humidity, differential pressure, airflow, water leak detection, and smoke sensors. These are typically deployed in server racks, raised floors, and UPS rooms.

Can I adjust alarm thresholds via the API?

Yes! Use the update_threshold action to modify high and low limits for specific sensors. This is useful for seasonal adjustments or when deploying new equipment with different thermal requirements.

Is the API accessible remotely?

Typically, the Environet API is hosted on the local infrastructure (on-premise server) where the Environet software is installed. You will need the internal IP or hostname and the API Key provided by your Vertiv admin.

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About Vertiv Environet MCP Server

Connect Vertiv Environet Alert to any AI agent and gain real-time visibility into your critical infrastructure's environmental health — temperature, humidity, water leaks, smoke, and active alarms.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Vertiv Environet data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Site Management — List all monitored facilities and data centers
Sensor Monitoring — Retrieve real-time readings from temperature, humidity, and airflow sensors
Active Alerts — View and filter active alarms by severity (Critical, Major, Minor)
Alert Acknowledgement — Acknowledge alerts to track operator response and maintain audit trails
Threshold Management — View and update high/low limits for environmental sensors
Alert History — Analyze historical alarm data for root cause analysis and SLA reporting
System Health — Verify the monitoring platform's operational status
Audit Logs — Review user activity and configuration changes for compliance

The Vertiv Environet MCP Server exposes 10 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 Vertiv Environet to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Vertiv Environet 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 Vertiv Environet

Ask Copilot: "Using Vertiv Environet, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Vertiv Environet MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Vertiv Environet 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

Vertiv Environet + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Vertiv Environet 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

Vertiv Environet MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Vertiv Environet to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

acknowledge_alert

Requires the alertId and the userId of the operator acknowledging it. Acknowledged alerts are removed from the "active" list and moved to history. Essential for audit trails and shift handovers. Acknowledge an active alarm to indicate it is being investigated

get_active_alerts

Can filter by severity (Critical, Major, Minor, Warning) or by site. Critical alerts often indicate immediate risk to equipment or operations. Use this to prioritize operational response. Get currently active environmental alarms and warnings

get_alert_history

Optional siteId and limit parameters. Use this for root cause analysis, SLA reporting, or identifying recurring environmental issues. View historical alarm records for analysis and reporting

get_sensor_reading

Use this for precise monitoring of critical assets (e.g., specific server rack temperature or UPS room humidity). Get the current real-time reading from a specific sensor

get_sensors

Optional siteId filters results to a specific facility. Use this to discover available monitoring points. List environmental sensors deployed across monitored sites

get_sites

Use this to identify which site IDs to use for further filtering of sensors and alerts. List all monitored sites and facilities in the Environet system

get_system_health

Use this to verify if the monitoring platform is online and functioning correctly before trusting sensor data. Check the operational status of the Environet monitoring system itself

get_thresholds

Optional sensorId filters to a specific sensor. Use this to audit current safety limits and ensure they match operational requirements. View configured alarm thresholds for sensors

get_user_activity

Use this for security auditing and operational compliance. View audit log of user actions within the Environet system

update_threshold

Changes trigger new alarms if readings cross the new boundaries. Use this to adjust sensitivity based on seasonal changes or equipment updates. Modify alarm thresholds for a sensor

Example Prompts for Vertiv Environet in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Vertiv Environet immediately.

"Show me all critical environmental alerts right now."

"What's the current temperature in Server Room B?"

"Acknowledge alert ID 98765 by operator Admin."

Troubleshooting Vertiv Environet MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Vertiv Environet to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Vertiv Environet + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Vertiv Environet MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .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.