How to Use the BambooHR MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do we roll out the BambooHR MCP Server to our entire team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository and commit it to Git. Every developer using VS Code Copilot on your project will automatically inherit access to these MCP tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot submit time-off requests to BambooHR?

Yes, the addtimeoffrequest tool allows developers to submit leave requests directly through the Copilot chat interface. The agent processes the request and sends it straight to your HR portal.

Q: How does our team verify the BambooHR connection in VS Code Copilot?

The getaccountcheck tool runs a diagnostic check to confirm that your workspace has a valid connection. If there is an authentication issue, Copilot will flag it so your developers can update their environment variables.

Q: Can we pull official company reports using VS Code Copilot?

The getcompanyreport tool allows team members to fetch specific company reports by ID. This is useful for developers who need to verify report structures or extract data for internal dashboards.

Commit shared BambooHR tools to your repository for team-wide access in VS Code Copilot.

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Share employee search tools across your engineering team

The `search_employee` and `list_employees_directory` tools become shared resources for your entire team when configured in VS Code Copilot. By checking the configuration into your repository, every developer gets instant access to BambooHR directory lookup tools. Your team members can query active profiles directly from their VS Code Copilot chat panel. This keeps everyone aligned on team structures without requiring individual setup or separate BambooHR credentials.

Automate time-off tracking with this MCP Server

The `whos_out` and `list_whos_out` tools let your team check attendance patterns directly inside VS Code Copilot. Developers can ask VS Code Copilot who is available in BambooHR before assigning tasks or planning sprints. VS Code Copilot queries the active leave calendar to return real-time availability. This prevents scheduling conflicts by bringing BambooHR calendar visibility directly into your primary development environment.

Manage HR configurations from your workspace

The `list_time_off_policies` and `list_time_off_types` tools allow your team to audit company leave rules inside VS Code Copilot. You can quickly verify active policies when designing integrations or updating internal documentation with this MCP Server connection. The VS Code Copilot agent retrieves the official policy schemas directly from your BambooHR instance. This ensures your team is always building on top of accurate, up-to-date BambooHR rules.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about BambooHR MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository and commit it to Git. Every developer using VS Code Copilot on your project will automatically inherit access to these MCP tools.

Yes, the `add_time_off_request` tool allows developers to submit leave requests directly through the Copilot chat interface. The agent processes the request and sends it straight to your HR portal.

The `get_account_check` tool runs a diagnostic check to confirm that your workspace has a valid connection. If there is an authentication issue, Copilot will flag it so your developers can update their environment variables.

The `get_company_report` tool allows team members to fetch specific company reports by ID. This is useful for developers who need to verify report structures or extract data for internal dashboards.

All employee records and profile updates are handled through secure, encrypted connections. The server runs in a SOC 2 compliant environment that respects your existing HR access controls and never exposes sensitive data to external models.

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