How to Use the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we set up the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP Server for our team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository and commit it. Every developer using VS Code Copilot in that workspace will instantly have access to the Atlassian tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot search Jira issues using this Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) server?

Yes, VS Code Copilot uses searchissues to find tickets with JQL. It displays the issue details right inside the editor chat panel.

Q: How does VS Code Copilot read Confluence pages through the Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP setup?

VS Code Copilot executes getpage to retrieve the rich text content of any Confluence page. It uses this text to guide code reviews and suggestions.

Q: What tool does VS Code Copilot use to identify my Jira projects?

It runs listprojects to discover all available project keys in your organization, making it easy to query specific issue boards.

Share team-wide Jira and Confluence context with VS Code Copilot using a single configuration file.

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Sync Jira issues with VS Code Copilot across your team

The `get_issue` tool allows VS Code Copilot to pull Jira ticket details directly into the shared workspace chat. Since the configuration is committed to your repository, every engineer on the team can reference issues instantly. Running `search_issues` via this MCP Server lets Copilot query the backlog using JQL. Developers can debug errors by referencing the exact bug reports tracked in Jira.

Reference Confluence specs inside VS Code Copilot

The `get_page` tool imports Confluence documentation directly into your VS Code Copilot chat window. This ensures your code generation matches the technical specs documented by your product managers. By using `list_spaces` and `search_content`, Copilot searches your entire wiki for architecture guidelines. It answers complex coding questions using your team's actual documentation.

Manage your agile board workflow inside VS Code Copilot

The `list_boards` tool exposes your Jira board configurations to VS Code Copilot. This helps your team plan code changes according to active project pipelines. Using `list_sprints` alongside `get_myself` helps individual developers track their assigned tickets for the sprint. Copilot keeps your coding tasks aligned with your team's sprint commitments.

Setup guide

Set up Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) 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 Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) 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 Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) tools listed. Try asking: "List my recent Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) transactions" and Copilot will invoke them automatically.

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Atlassian (Jira & Confluence) MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository and commit it. Every developer using VS Code Copilot in that workspace will instantly have access to the Atlassian tools.

Yes, VS Code Copilot uses `search_issues` to find tickets with JQL. It displays the issue details right inside the editor chat panel.

VS Code Copilot executes `get_page` to retrieve the rich text content of any Confluence page. It uses this text to guide code reviews and suggestions.

It runs `list_projects` to discover all available project keys in your organization, making it easy to query specific issue boards.

All data transactions, including Jira tickets and Confluence pages, run through an isolated, zero-trust V8 MCP sandbox. Your credentials and ticket details are never stored or exposed to external APIs.

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