How to Use the Ashby MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure the Ashby MCP Server for my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project's root directory. Add the Ashby server configuration there and commit the file to your repository. Every team member with the project will get the tools automatically.

Q: Is it possible to list job applications from Ashby using VS Code Copilot?

It is. You can ask the agent to run the listapplications tool. It will pull a list of all applications from Ashby, which you can then inspect or ask follow-up questions about.

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Add the Ashby server to your project's `.vscode/mcp.json` file and commit it. Now, every developer on your team automatically gets the same set of tools in Copilot Chat. No individual setup required. A new engineer can immediately ask Copilot to `list_jobs` or `search_candidates` without needing any API keys or setup docs. It makes onboarding faster and ensures everyone is working with the same live data from Ashby.

Debug with real recruiting info

You're working on an internal HR portal. Instead of hardcoding IDs, ask Copilot to `search_jobs` for a real job title and use that ID for testing. You're no longer working with stale or fake data. You can also quickly check candidate status. If a user reports an issue with their application, use `search_candidates` and `get_application_info` right in your editor to see the exact state of their data in Ashby. It cuts down on debugging time.

Let Copilot write your Ashby integrations

Tell Copilot's agent mode: 'Write a TypeScript function that fetches all active jobs from Ashby and returns their titles and IDs.' The agent will use the `list_jobs` tool and generate the code for you, complete with correct types based on the actual API response. This isn't just a code snippet. It's a working function that interacts with your live Ashby data. This MCP Server gives Copilot the context it needs to write code that connects to your real-world systems.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Ashby MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your project's root directory. Add the Ashby server configuration there and commit the file to your repository. Every team member with the project will get the tools automatically.

Yes. In Copilot Chat, ask the agent to find a candidate by name or email. It will use the `search_candidates` tool to query your Ashby account and return the results.

It is. You can ask the agent to run the `list_applications` tool. It will pull a list of all applications from Ashby, which you can then inspect or ask follow-up questions about.

You'll need VS Code 1.96 or newer and an active GitHub Copilot subscription. Once you add the MCP server configuration, the tools will appear in the Copilot Chat agent mode.

Your data's security is managed at multiple levels. The connection from Copilot to the Ashby server is encrypted. The server accesses Ashby using a dedicated API key you provide, and it doesn't store any of your recruiting pipeline data like candidate profiles or job listings. All data is proxied directly to your client when a tool is run.

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