Bring Parking Reservations
to VS Code Copilot
Create your Vinkius account to connect SpotHero Parking to VS Code Copilot and start using all 10 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 SpotHero Parking MCP Server?
Connect SpotHero to any AI agent and simplify urban mobility — search parking by location, compare prices, book reservations, and manage vehicle details through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Spot Search — Find available parking spots by coordinates and time range
- Dynamic Pricing — Compare rates and get real-time pricing for specific durations
- Instant Booking — Create reservations instantly with vehicle info and payment method
- Reservation Management — View, update vehicle details, or cancel existing bookings
- Event Awareness — Discover nearby events that might impact parking availability
- Garage Details — Access garage amenities, hours, and contact info
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your SpotHero Partner API Key and Base URL
- Start managing urban parking from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
SpotHero is the leading parking marketplace in North America, covering over 400 cities.
Who is this for?
- Navigation Apps — integrate real-time parking availability and booking into route planning
- Event Organizers — help attendees find and reserve parking near venues automatically
- Fleet Managers — book parking for delivery vehicles or company cars efficiently
Built-in capabilities (10)
Requires spot ID, start/end times, payment method ID, and vehicle info (make, model, plate, color). Book a parking spot and create a reservation
Check cancellation policy for refund eligibility. Cancel an active parking reservation
Get information about a specific garage
Useful for comparing rates before booking. Get dynamic pricing for a parking spot for a specific duration
Get details of a specific parking reservation
Get detailed information and pricing for a specific parking spot
Optional status filter (upcoming, past, cancelled). List all parking reservations for the authenticated account
Useful for anticipating demand. Search for nearby events that might affect parking availability or pricing
Use this to find parking options for users. Times must be in ISO 8601 format. Search for available parking spots near a location for a specific time range
Use this if the user changes cars before parking. Update vehicle information for an existing reservation
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings SpotHero Parking data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 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
SpotHero Parking in VS Code Copilot
Why run SpotHero Parking with Vinkius?
The SpotHero Parking 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 10 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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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 SpotHero Parking using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
SpotHero Parking and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect SpotHero Parking 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
SpotHero Parking for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and SpotHero Parking 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 book a parking spot via the API?
Use the book_parking action. You need the spot_id, start/end times, a valid payment method ID, and vehicle details (plate, make, model) in JSON format.
Can I compare prices for different spots?
Yes! Use search_parking to get a list of spots with their total costs, or use get_pricing to check the specific rate for a single spot over a duration.
How do I cancel a reservation?
Use the cancel_reservation action with the reservation_id. Check SpotHero's policy for refund timelines.
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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