How to Use the Zid MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share Zid access in VS Code Copilot?

You commit the .vscode/mcp.json file containing the server definition to your repository. This automatically provides every developer on your team with access to all Zid tools.

Q: Does Zid provide status checks for team development in VS Code Copilot?

You can use checkzidstatus to verify the API's uptime before starting work on a new feature. This gives your entire engineering team immediate confirmation of system health.

Team access to Zid e-commerce data for every developer using VS Code Copilot Chat.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Zid to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Manage core store and user profiles.

Need to build a team dashboard? Use `list_zid_customers` via the shared `.vscode/mcp.json`. For verifying store configuration, call `get_zid_shop_profile`. Copilot Chat will access this data for all developers on your team. It's perfect for ensuring everyone uses consistent, up-to-date e-commerce information.

Process orders and track transactions.

The team can build order processing tools using `list_zid_orders` and `get_zid_order`. This allows Copilot to write code that processes actual transactional data pulled from the Zid MCP Server. Whether you're writing a webhook handler or a report generator, these calls ensure accuracy.

Get product details and inventory status.

Developers can build out full catalog views by listing items using `list_zid_products` or checking stock levels with `list_zid_inventories`. Individual item data is accessible via `get_zid_product`. This robust set of tools lets your entire engineering team work with real-time product and inventory context.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Zid MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the `.vscode/mcp.json` file containing the server definition to your repository. This automatically provides every developer on your team with access to all Zid tools.

The server handles customer details, order information, product listings, and inventory counts from your e-commerce store. It's strictly focused on transactional retail data.

Absolutely. When you ask it to generate a function that handles an order, the agent uses `get_zid_order` with live API responses, ensuring your test code is based on real data.

Yes. The configuration is managed via committed files and supports organization-wide rollout. This makes it ideal for large teams needing centralized access to the MCP Server tools.

You can use `check_zid_status` to verify the API's uptime before starting work on a new feature. This gives your entire engineering team immediate confirmation of system health.

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