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Ashby MCP Server for VS Code CopilotGive VS Code Copilot instant access to 10 tools to Create Ashby Candidate, Get Ashby Application, Get Ashby Candidate, and more

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GitHub Copilot in VS Code is the most widely adopted AI coding assistant, embedded directly into the world's most popular code editor. With MCP support in Agent mode, Copilot can access external data and APIs to generate context-aware code grounded in real-time information.

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The Ashby MCP Server for VS Code Copilot is a standout in the Productivity category — giving your AI agent 10 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.

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Classic Setup·json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ashby-alternative": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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About Ashby MCP Server

Connect your Ashby account to any AI agent and take full control of your recruiting pipeline and candidate experience through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Ashby 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.

What you can do

  • Candidate Orchestration — List and manage candidate profiles programmatically, including creating new records and retrieving high-fidelity profile metadata
  • Application Lifecycle Management — Monitor job applications and retrieve detailed status metrics for specific candidates to coordinate your hiring funnel in real-time
  • Interview Intelligence — Access scheduled interviews and retrieve submitted high-fidelity feedback reports to summarize performance and sentiment
  • Job & Department Visibility — Retrieve complete directories of open jobs, departments, and hiring managers to maintain a perfectly coordinated organizational view
  • User & Location Monitoring — Access your internal recruiter directory and physical office locations directly through your agent for instant operational reporting

The Ashby MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to VS Code Copilot in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

All 10 Ashby tools available for VS Code Copilot

When VS Code Copilot connects to Ashby through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning applicant-tracking, talent-acquisition, hiring-pipeline, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.

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Connect Ashby to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to wire Ashby into VS Code Copilot. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.

01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
04

Start using Ashby

Ask Copilot: "Using Ashby, help me...". 10 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Ashby MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Ashby through the Model Context Protocol.

01

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

02

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

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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

Ashby + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Ashby MCP Server delivers measurable value.

01

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

02

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

03

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

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Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Example Prompts for Ashby in VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot agent to start working with Ashby immediately.

01

"List all active candidates in my Ashby recruiting pipeline."

02

"Show the latest interview feedback for candidate ID 'cand_123'."

03

"Create a new candidate profile for 'Jane Smith' (jane@example.com)."

Troubleshooting Ashby MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Ashby to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

01

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Ashby + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Ashby MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

01

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.
02

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.
03

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.
04

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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