How to Use the Square MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can I search for multiple Square customers using VS Code Copilot?

Yes. The listcustomers tool, accessible via the MCP Server, allows team members to pull full customer lists directly into their coding workflow within VS Code Copilot.

Q: How do I check inventory levels in Square using VS Code Copilot?

You simply call getstockcount. This tool is managed by the MCP Server and provides real-time stock numbers, which your team can use immediately when writing code.

Q: Does the MCP Server support complex searching of Square orders using VS Code Copilot?

It does. The searchorders tool lets you target specific transaction metadata by providing required location IDs, keeping your team focused on relevant data.

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Team Reporting and Listing Data

Need to generate reports? Commit the MCP Server config, then use `list_payments` or `list_customers`. Every developer on the team uses the same reliable toolset, ensuring consistent data access across all repos.

Targeted Order and Payment Lookups

The agent makes deep queries simple. Use `search_orders` or `get_order_details` to pull specific metadata for an order ID. This is perfect for team members writing validation logic.

Core Transaction Lifecycle Management

When a sale happens, the Copilot agent can call `create_payment`. It also checks inventory using `get_stock_count` and lists items with `list_catalog`, making sure your team accounts for every step of the transaction.

Setup guide

Set up Square MCP in VS Code Copilot

Prerequisites

VS Code 1.99 or later with GitHub Copilot extension
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open MCP configuration

Open the Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P) and run "MCP: Add Server". Select HTTP (Streamable) as the server type. VS Code will create .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace.
2

Add the Square MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into your .vscode/mcp.json. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Switch to Agent mode

Open Copilot Chat (Cmd+Shift+I / Ctrl+Shift+I) and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode — they do not appear in Edit or Ask modes.
4

Verify the connection

In the Copilot Chat input, type # to list available tools. You should see the Square tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Square transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "square-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Square MCP in VS Code Copilot

By committing the MCP Server configuration, everyone on the team has access to `create_payment` and related tools. This standardizes your payment processing logic across all projects using Copilot.

Yes. The `list_customers` tool, accessible via the MCP Server, allows team members to pull full customer lists directly into their coding workflow within VS Code Copilot.

You simply call `get_stock_count`. This tool is managed by the MCP Server and provides real-time stock numbers, which your team can use immediately when writing code.

It does. The `search_orders` tool lets you target specific transaction metadata by providing required location IDs, keeping your team focused on relevant data.

The MCP Server provides access to payment metadata and customer details. This lets your development team read and write records while staying within the guardrails of the defined tools.

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