Bring Stock Levels
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect ChannelApe to VS Code Copilot and start using all 8 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.
Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE
What is the ChannelApe MCP Server?
Connect your ChannelApe business account to any AI agent and orchestrate your e-commerce operations through natural conversation. Streamline inventory management and order fulfillment across multiple channels.
What you can do
- Order Fulfillment — List and retrieve details for orders from all connected sales channels natively
- Catalog Oversight — Access and monitor your product catalog, including detailed SKU metadata flawlessly
- Inventory Synchronization — List and audit inventory levels across various distribution centers securely
- Channel Management — List all connected sales channels and monitor their operational status in real-time
- Supplier Logistics — Access information on integrated suppliers and vendors to manage sourcing flawlessly
- Business Intelligence — Retrieve core business profile data and settings directly within your workspace
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your ChannelApe API Secret and Business ID
- Start managing your e-commerce automation from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Operations Managers — monitor stock levels and fulfillment status using natural language
- Inventory Planners — audit quantities across distribution centers without opening the dashboard
- Customer Support Teams — quickly look up order details and product info straight from their chat interface
- Supply Chain Coordinators — verify supplier information and integrated channel health
Built-in capabilities (8)
Retrieve business profile and settings
Get detailed information for a specific order
Get details for a specific product
List connected sales channels
List inventory levels across distribution centers
List orders associated with the business
List products in the business catalog
List integrated suppliers and vendors
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ChannelApe 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.
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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
ChannelApe in VS Code Copilot
Why run ChannelApe with Vinkius?
The ChannelApe 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 8 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 ChannelApe using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
ChannelApe and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect ChannelApe 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
ChannelApe for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and ChannelApe 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 inventory levels across multiple warehouses?
Yes! Use the list_ape_inventory tool. The agent will return stock levels across all your configured distribution centers and warehouses.
How do I see details for a specific customer order?
Use the get_ape_order_details tool with the unique order ID. Your agent will fetch the full record, including line items and fulfillment status.
Where do I find my Business ID and API Secret?
Login to your ChannelApe account and navigate to your business settings. Your Business ID is in the URL or settings page, and the API Secret can be generated in the API section.
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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