How to Use the Wherefour MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I list all customers using Wherefour with VS Code Copilot?

The team config exposes listcustomers to everyone. Developers can use this tool directly in their code, ensuring consistent access regardless of who is writing the feature.

Q: Can my team track purchases using Wherefour with VS Code Copilot?

Yes, simply include listpurchases in the MCP Server configuration. This allows all developers to query and work with purchase records when building features.

Q: How do I find all sales orders using Wherefour with VS Code Copilot?

You add the MCP Server containing listorders to your project's configuration. Every developer on the team can then access this critical data stream.

Q: Is the MCP Server useful for listing vendors in VS Code Copilot?

Absolutely. Adding listvendors means every engineer has immediate, standardized access to supplier information right within their IDE setup.

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Ensure consistent access to inventory details.

By configuring the MCP Server in `.vscode/mcp.json`, every developer gets the same tools. They can use `get_inventory_item` to pull specific product data without needing separate setup. This standardizes how your team accesses critical item information, making code predictable.

Standardize order and finance reporting.

When building billing or sales tools, everyone uses the same API calls. Commit the server config to the repo so every team member can call `list_invoices` reliably. It’s a single source of truth for financial data access.

Team-wide visibility into supply chain data.

New hires don't need training on API endpoints. The team configuration exposes tools like `list_stock_lots` and `list_locations` immediately. This makes onboarding faster because the necessary capabilities are right in the IDE.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Wherefour MCP in VS Code Copilot

The team config exposes `list_customers` to everyone. Developers can use this tool directly in their code, ensuring consistent access regardless of who is writing the feature.

Yes, simply include `list_purchases` in the MCP Server configuration. This allows all developers to query and work with purchase records when building features.

The server touches order details, specifically customer invoices. The team can use `list_invoices` to pull this information via their agent in a managed, secure way.

You add the MCP Server containing `list_orders` to your project's configuration. Every developer on the team can then access this critical data stream.

Absolutely. Adding `list_vendors` means every engineer has immediate, standardized access to supplier information right within their IDE setup.

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