How to Use the VTEX Catalog MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Does the VTEX Catalog MCP Server guarantee data consistency across VS Code Copilot Chat?

Yes. The team shares a single, committed configuration (.vscode/mcp.json), ensuring everyone uses the same catalog endpoints and tools for product development.

Q: Can I pull brand or category data using VTEX Catalog with VS Code Copilot Chat?

Yes. Use getbrand(id) to fetch specific brand details, or use getcategory(id) for complete category information, all within your coding environment.

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Team access to product data APIs.

By committing the `.vscode/mcp.json`, you ensure every developer has instant access to the catalog's tools. The team can use `search_products` to find items by text, brand ID (`b/1234`), or category ID (`c/5678`) without needing local setup. This centralized configuration means everyone is working with the same, up-to-date toolset for e-commerce data management.

Writing code that manages inventory.

Developers can use Copilot Chat's Agent mode to write functions that interact with stock. The `manage_stock` tool updates the available quantity of a SKU, and this action is reflected in the shared team configuration. This guarantees consistency across the entire team when handling mission-critical inventory workflows.

Retrieving product details for validation.

Need to verify if a listing exists or what its full specs are? Developers use `get_product(id)` and `get_sku(id)` within their code. This pulls detailed, real-time information directly into the file they're working on. It lets them validate data points—like checking brand details with `get_brand()`—before committing any changes.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about VTEX Catalog MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the MCP configuration to the repo, giving every developer automatic access to tools like `search_products`. This standardizes how your whole engineering group accesses and modifies catalog data.

You can develop features that search for products, update stock levels via `manage_stock`, and create new listings using the `save_product` tool.

Yes. The team shares a single, committed configuration (`.vscode/mcp.json`), ensuring everyone uses the same catalog endpoints and tools for product development.

Yes. Use `get_brand(id)` to fetch specific brand details, or use `get_category(id)` for complete category information, all within your coding environment.

This server touches product listings, SKU inventory levels, and organizational details like brand IDs (`b/1234`) and category IDs (`c/5678`). It's foundational e-commerce data.

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