Bring Stock Tracking
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect BoxHero to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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Gemini
What is the BoxHero MCP Server?
Connect your BoxHero account to any AI agent and orchestrate your inventory management workflows through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Item Oversight — List all items in your inventory, create new ones, and retrieve detailed specifications.
- Stock Tracking — Check real-time stock levels and monitor transaction histories (stock-in, stock-out, moves).
- Location Management — List all storage locations and warehouses managed in your account.
- Inventory Adjustments — Create stock transactions directly to correct inventory levels or record shipments.
- Attribute Discovery — Retrieve custom item attributes defined in your catalog.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your BoxHero API Token
- Start managing your inventory from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Built-in capabilities (10)
Create a new inventory item
Create a new stock transaction (In/Out/Move)
Delete an item
Get authenticated user info
Get details of a specific item
List custom item attributes
List all inventory items
List all storage locations
List inventory transactions (Stock In/Out)
Update an existing item
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings BoxHero data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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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
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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
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
BoxHero in VS Code Copilot
Why run BoxHero with Vinkius?
The BoxHero connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect BoxHero using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
BoxHero and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect BoxHero to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
BoxHero for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and BoxHero is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check the stock level of a specific item?
Yes! Use the get_item tool with the Item ID. Your agent will fetch the detailed information, including the current total quantity in stock.
How do I list my storage locations?
Simply ask the agent to list_locations. It will retrieve the directory of all active warehouses and zones.
Does the integration allow registering a new stock delivery?
Yes. Use the create_transaction tool with type 'IN' to log incoming stock, specifying the items and quantities.
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.
MCP tools not available
Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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