Bring Gift Cards
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Gift Up! to VS Code Copilot and start using all 12 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 Gift Up! MCP Server?
Connect your Gift Up! account to any AI agent to automate your gift card management and redemption workflows through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Gift Up! is the simplest way to sell gift cards on your own website. This MCP server enables you to retrieve gift card orders, validate codes, track remaining balances, and process partial or full redemptions directly through natural conversation.
Key Features
- Order Management — List all gift card orders, fetch detailed metadata, and search for orders using public reference numbers.
- Balance Verification — Instantly check the remaining value and validity of any gift card code provided by a customer.
- Flexible Redemptions — Process full or partial redemptions programmatically to deduct balances during your checkout or support process.
- Custom Metadata — Update and retrieve internal key-value pairs attached to orders for seamless mapping with your CRM or ERP.
- Registry Oversight — List all active and redeemed gift cards in your system to maintain a complete audit trail.
- Webhook Visibility — Monitor active webhooks to ensure your internal systems are receiving real-time redemption notifications.
- Real-time Synchronization — Keep your gift card operations accessible to your AI assistant without leaving your primary workspace.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server through the Vinkius Marketplace
- Enter your Gift Up! API Key (found in Settings > API Keys)
- Start managing your gift cards from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client
Who is this for?
- E-commerce Ops & Support — quickly verify if a gift card code is valid or process a manual redemption without leaving the chat.
- Finance & Accounting — get a real-time overview of recent gift card sales and outstanding balances via simple AI commands.
- Store Managers — monitor gift card performance and update order metadata for better fulfillment tracking.
Built-in capabilities (12)
Search by reference
Get account identity
Get card metadata
Get order metadata
List all gift cards
List all orders
List webhook configs
Process partial redemption
Redeem full balance
Set custom fields
Check card balance
Check connection
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Gift Up! data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 12 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
Gift Up! in VS Code Copilot
Why run Gift Up! with Vinkius?
The Gift Up! 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 12 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
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This dashboard is included when you connect Gift Up! using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Gift Up! and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Gift Up! 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
Gift Up! for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Gift Up! 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
How do I get an API Key for Gift Up!?
Log in to your Gift Up! dashboard, navigate to Settings > API Keys, and you can create a new Personal Access Token there.
Can I process partial redemptions via the agent?
Yes! Use the 'redeem_gift_card' tool and provide the specific amount you wish to deduct from the card balance.
How do I validate a gift card code from a customer?
Use the 'validate_gift_card' tool. The agent will return the current balance, validity status, and expiration date for that specific code.
Can I update order details through the chat?
Yes, you can use the 'update_order_metadata' tool to attach custom key-value pairs to an order for tracking or categorization purposes.
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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