What is the difference between Authorize and Confirm in Zip?

Authorize initiates the transaction and checks for customer funds. Confirm (used in some regions) finalizes the checkout intent before capture.

Can I process partial captures via the agent?

Yes, the `capture_zip_payment` tool accepts an optional JSON body where you can specify a partial amount to capture if only part of the order is shipping.

How do I handle different regions like US and AU?

Specify your account region ('US' or 'AU') in the configuration settings. The MCP server automatically routes requests to the correct Zip gateway URL.

Zip MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Zip MCP Server

Connect your Zip (formerly Quadpay) merchant account to any AI agent to automate your Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) workflows. This MCP server enables your agent to initiate checkouts, manage order authorizations, and process captures or refunds directly from natural language interfaces.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Zip data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools — Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

What you can do

Checkout Initiation — Create new checkout sessions and retrieve redirect URLs for customers
Order Management — Authorize and confirm orders across US and Global gateway environments
Payment Ingestion — Capture authorized funds once goods are shipped to finalize transactions
Financial Resolution — Process full or partial refunds and void authorized but uncaptured payments
Status Monitoring — Retrieve real-time status and lifecycle updates for any Zip order
Account Insight — Access merchant configuration, currency limits, and account-level settings

The Zip MCP Server exposes 8 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 Zip to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Zip 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 Zip

Ask Copilot: "Using Zip, help me..." — 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Zip MCP Server

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

Zip + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Zip 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

Zip MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Zip to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

authorize_zip_order

Typically used in US gateway integrations. Authorize a payment order

capture_zip_payment

Capture funds for an authorized order

confirm_zip_order

Finalize an authorized order

create_zip_checkout

Requires amount, currency, and redirect URLs. Initialize a new Zip checkout session

get_zip_merchant_config

Retrieve merchant account configuration

get_zip_order_status

g., Authorized, Captured, Cancelled) for a target order. Check the status of a Zip order

refund_zip_payment

Process a refund for an order

void_zip_payment

Void an authorized but uncaptured payment

Example Prompts for Zip in VS Code Copilot

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

"Create a Zip checkout for $100.00 USD."

"Check the status of Zip order ID '98765'."

"Capture payment for authorized order '98765'."

Troubleshooting Zip MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Zip 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.

Zip + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Zip 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.