Bring Alcohol Shipping
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect ShipCompliant 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.
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What is the ShipCompliant MCP Server?
Connect your ShipCompliant by Sovos account to any AI agent and navigate the complex world of US alcohol shipping compliance through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Compliance Check — Verify if shipping wine/spirits from one state to another is legally compliant
- Tax Calculation — Calculate state-specific excise tax, sales tax, and alcohol surcharges for accurate invoicing
- Shipping Rules — Get detailed carrier restrictions, volume limits, temperature requirements, and signature rules by state
- License Management — View all your active, pending, and expired shipping licenses across all 50 states
- State Regulations — Deep-dive into any state's alcohol laws: age verification, volume caps, and product restrictions
- Product Registry — List all registered products with brand names, alcohol content, and approved states
- Carrier Info — View approved carriers for alcohol shipment with compliance certifications
Who is this for?
- DTC Shipping Managers — Instant compliance checks before fulfilling orders
- Winery Compliance Officers — License tracking, renewal alerts, and regulatory updates
- Wine Club Directors — State eligibility for club shipments and volume cap monitoring
- eCommerce Teams — Tax accuracy for online wine sales across all 50 states
Built-in capabilities (8)
Returns total tax amount and breakdown by tax type. Required for accurate invoicing. Calculate alcohol tax
Returns compliance status, volume limits, license requirements, and any restrictions. THE most important tool — always check before shipping alcohol. Check shipping compliance
Returns license details and expiration date. Check license status for a state
Get state shipping rules
Get state alcohol rules
List approved carriers
Critical for knowing where you can legally ship. List your shipping licenses
List registered products
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ShipCompliant 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
ShipCompliant in VS Code Copilot
Why run ShipCompliant with Vinkius?
The ShipCompliant 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 ShipCompliant using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
ShipCompliant and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect ShipCompliant 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
ShipCompliant for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and ShipCompliant 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
What is ShipCompliant?
ShipCompliant by Sovos is the #1 compliance platform for shipping alcohol in the United States. It handles tax calculation, license management, and state-by-state regulatory compliance.
Can it calculate state-specific excise taxes?
Yes, it automatically calculates state excise taxes, sales taxes, and local surcharges for all 50 states.
Does it check volume limits per customer?
Yes, it tracks aggregated volume limits per customer per state to prevent non-compliant shipments.
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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