How to Use the Aha! MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot create new backlog ideas in Aha!?

Yes, any developer can use createidea through the chat interface to log a suggestion. This routes technical feedback directly to the product management team.

Q: How does VS Code Copilot fetch specific feature details from Aha!?

The editor runs getfeature to pull description fields and requirements into your chat window. You can then ask the agent to explain the implementation details.

Share live Aha! roadmaps and feature specs across your entire engineering team directly inside VS Code Copilot.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Aha! to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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Sync your team's sprint planning inside VS Code Copilot

Viewing your active sprint backlog is simple with `list_features` loaded in your sidebar. By committing this MCP integration to your repository, your team uses it to view the active sprint backlog right in their sidebar. This ensures everyone works off the same source of truth without needing browser licenses for every single developer. Your team stays aligned on the engineering goals defined by your product managers.

Generate test cases from live specifications

Retrieving specifications for unit tests is automated via `get_feature` queries. Your agent invokes it to retrieve the spec sheet from your product workspace and drafts tests that match. This eliminates communication gaps between product teams and QA engineers. You get automated tests that validate real business requirements instead of guessed behaviors.

Track release targets using this MCP Server

Tracking launch schedules becomes foolproof when `list_releases` monitors target dates. Running this tool lets your development team verify target dates before merging code to your main branch. The agent checks these dates to flag potential release conflicts before they hit production. This keeps your delivery pipeline smooth and predictable.

Setup guide

Set up Aha! 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 Aha! 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 Aha! tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Aha! transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Aha! MCP in VS Code Copilot

You commit the shared MCP settings file to your shared Git repository. This lets every developer on the team use `list_features` instantly from their editor panel.

Yes, any developer can use `create_idea` through the chat interface to log a suggestion. This routes technical feedback directly to the product management team.

The editor runs `get_feature` to pull description fields and requirements into your chat window. You can then ask the agent to explain the implementation details.

No, because once the repository configuration is committed, you configure the MCP Server once and the setup is automatic. Developers only need to authenticate their connection to start using the tools.

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