How to Use the ZIP Codes API MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I use the ZIP Codes API with VS Code Copilot?

Add the server definition to your project's .vscode/mcp.json file. Once committed, every team member can access the tools via Copilot Chat and let their agent client call them.

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Connect ZIP Codes API MCP to VS Code Copilot

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Standardize geo lookups via MCP Server

Getting consistent location data is hard. By committing `mcp.json`, every developer on your team gets access to the ZIP Codes API tools automatically. You can reliably find all codes in a state or county, keeping everyone on the same page. It forces standardization across all projects that use geographic data.

Audit locations with shared MCP Server

Need to audit multiple points? The team can use `find_zips_by_city` or `find_zips_in_radius` within their code, knowing the tool is available through the repo configuration. This makes location auditing a predictable workflow. No more setup headaches; everyone uses the same reliable endpoint.

Validate business rules with shared MCP Server

If your business logic requires calculating distance, simply use `get_zip_distance`. The team can call this tool from within their IDE code to validate if two points are separated by a required minimum mileage. It ensures that the foundational data used in development is always correct.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ZIP Codes API MCP in VS Code Copilot

Add the server definition to your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file. Once committed, every team member can access the tools via Copilot Chat and let their agent client call them.

Yes. By centralizing the tool definition, you guarantee that all developers are using the same version of the MCP Server endpoint and the same capabilities when querying location data.

It supports finding codes by state, county, city, or even within a specified radius. This gives your team flexible ways to scope and filter geographical data.

The server primarily touches geographic and demographic details, along with structural location identifiers (ZIP codes). It doesn't handle personal names or account credentials.

Because it's managed through a central MCP Server definition in your repo, yes. You get version control and guaranteed access to reliable geo-data without needing external credentials for every single developer.

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