Bring Lay By
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect Layup to VS Code Copilot and start using all 9 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.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the Layup MCP Server?
Connect your Layup operational account to any AI agent and manage lay-by e-commerce checkout infrastructures effortlessly.
What you can do
- Order Metrics — List all captured lay-by checkouts and inspect target order data instantly
- Track Payments — Check the deposit status, timeline, and pending metrics on Layup checkouts
- Customer Data — Cross-reference buyer metrics with internal logs
- Store Automation — Programmatically create new virtual lay-bys dynamically based on AI discussions
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your Layup Merchant API Key
- Start fetching and creating installments right from Claude or Cursor
Who is this for?
- E-Commerce Operators — check if an installment was completely matched directly via chat
- Support Teams — quickly check customer balances and order logs organically
- Developers — audit tracking and debugging logs directly from within your IDE
Built-in capabilities (9)
Void an existing Layup order
Register a new lay-by deposit manually
Initialize a new lay-by order
Retrieve customer explicit parameters
Get parameters surrounding an explicit order
Fetch targeted payment details
Read globally saved shopper customers
Retrieve active lay-by payment plan orders
Retrieve all payments linked to an order
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Layup data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 9 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
Layup in VS Code Copilot
Why run Layup with Vinkius?
The Layup 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 9 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 Layup using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Layup and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Layup 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
Layup for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and Layup 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 started?
Subscribe, enter your API credentials (your secret token from Layup Dashboard → Developer Settings → API Keys), and you're ready. No code, no environment files, no endpoints — just connect and start managing your orders through your AI agent.
Can my AI agent check the remaining balance on an active order?
Yes! Provide the Order target ID to the agent. It utilizes the get_order tool returning exact metrics on money received vs pending values. It aggregates everything in conversational format so you don't jump windows.
What happens when I need to create a manual dynamic lay-by in chat?
Just specify the item price, customer token, and configuration. The AI agent executes a create_order action connecting via the payload and creates proper links. The shopper gets billed correctly, saving you minutes of UI clicking.
Can I query an exact list of all historically recorded buyers/customers?
Absolutely. Ask the agent to list all stored customers. It compiles email arrays, reference ID trackers, phone tags — perfect for store leads and analysts evaluating buyer records without exporting flat files.
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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