Bring Tide Data
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect QWeather Ocean/Tide API to VS Code Copilot and start using all 2 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 QWeather Ocean/Tide API MCP Server?
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and oceanographic auditing workflow with the QWeather Ocean/Tide API, the specialized source for global tide data. By connecting QWeather's ocean intelligence to your agent, you transform complex water level searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly retrieve real-time tide tables, audit high and low water peaks, and query specific location metadata without you ever touching a technical portal. Whether you are planning coastal logistics or conducting marine research, your agent acts as a real-time oceanographic consultant, ensuring your data is always verified and precise.
What you can do
- Tide Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution tide tables for global locations and maintain a clear view of water level changes.
- Peak Oversight — Audit high and low water times and heights to understand the temporal distribution of maritime scale instantly.
- Geographic Discovery — Query tide data by location ID or coordinates to maintain strict organizational control over regional data.
- Ocean Intelligence — Retrieve detailed oceanographic metadata to assist in deep-dive coastal classification.
- Operational Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your QWeather API Key
- Start managing your oceanographic intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Mariners & Harbor Masters — monitor tide levels and retrieve water metadata straight from your workflow.
- Marine Researchers — verify tide patterns and audit oceanographic markers without manual searching.
- Coastal Planners — perform rapid audits of water peaks and identify relevant maritime markers through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate oceanographic data querying to orchestrate cross-functional maritime teams smoothly.
Built-in capabilities (2)
Check if the QWeather Ocean service is operational
Get real-time tide data for a specific location and date
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings QWeather Ocean/Tide API data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 2 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
QWeather Ocean/Tide API in VS Code Copilot
Why run QWeather Ocean/Tide API with Vinkius?
The QWeather Ocean/Tide API 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 2 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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| 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
QWeather Ocean/Tide API for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and QWeather Ocean/Tide API 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 find my QWeather API Key?
Log in to your QWeather Developer portal, create a project, and you will find your API Key in your dashboard. Copy and paste it below.
Does it support coordinate search?
Yes. You can provide location coordinates (lat,lon) to the get_ocean_tide_data tool to retrieve precise regional tide metadata.
What data format is returned for tide tables?
The API returns detailed hourly or daily tide tables, including timestamped water height and peak type metadata.
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.
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