How to Use the Amazing Marvin MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Can VS Code Copilot add tasks to Amazing Marvin?

You can add new tasks to your lists with the addtask command. It works just like the web app but happens inside your IDE.

Coordinate your Amazing Marvin tasks across your team using VS Code Copilot.

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Connect Amazing Marvin MCP to VS Code Copilot

Create your Vinkius account to connect Amazing Marvin 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 Amazing Marvin with VS Code Copilot

Commit your server config to the repo so everyone sees the same tools. The whole team can use `get_children` to explore project structures together. It keeps your engineering workflow consistent. Everyone has access to the same planning data.

Track team hours in VS Code Copilot

Use `start_tracking` to log time on specific tickets. It keeps your team's time reporting accurate without extra overhead. You avoid the back-and-forth of manual logging. The data flows straight into your planning tool.

Update task progress in VS Code Copilot

Change task details using `update_task` as you make progress. Your team stays informed on the status of every item. It makes status updates automatic. You focus on the code while the tools handle the bookkeeping.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Amazing Marvin MCP in VS Code Copilot

Define the server in your .vscode/mcp.json file. Once committed, your whole team can switch to Agent mode and start using the tools.

You can add new tasks to your lists with the `add_task` command. It works just like the web app but happens inside your IDE.

Yes, you can pull categories and sub-categories into your chat. It helps you keep your work grouped correctly.

The connection is strictly ephemeral. Your task IDs and project titles are used only for the current session and aren't saved by the server.

It only reads your task names, due dates, and project assignments. This data is protected by the server's restricted access policy.

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