Can I check the status of a specific timecard using the agent?

Yes! Use the `get_timecard` tool with the Timecard ID. Your agent will fetch the latest status, including hours worked and approval state.

How do I list all the active contractors in Bilflo?

Simply ask the agent to `list_contractors`. It will retrieve the directory of all contingent workers registered in your Bilflo account.

Does the integration allow me to approve timecards directly?

Currently, the toolset is focused on querying and auditing (listing timecards, checking statuses). Approving timecards for payroll must be performed within the Bilflo platform for compliance.

Bilflo MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

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

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About Bilflo MCP Server

Connect your Bilflo account to any AI agent and orchestrate your staffing, recruiting, and time-tracking workflows through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Bilflo 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

Client Management — List and inspect client profiles to maintain strong business relationships.
Contractor Oversight — Retrieve detailed records for contractors and contingent workers.
Placement Tracking — List both temporary placements and direct hires within your agency.
Time & Attendance — Access timecards and verify hours worked directly from the agent.
Compliance & Rules — Retrieve overtime rules and system configurations for auditing.

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

How to Connect Bilflo to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Bilflo MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

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

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

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

Start using Bilflo

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Bilflo MCP Server

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

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

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

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Bilflo + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

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

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

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

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

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

Bilflo MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

These 10 tools become available when you connect Bilflo to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_client

Get specific client details

get_contractor

Get specific contractor details

get_direct_hire

Get specific direct hire details

get_timecard

Get specific timecard details

list_clients

List all clients

list_contractors

List all contractors

list_direct_hires

List all direct hires

list_overtime_rules

List overtime rules

list_placements

List all placements

list_timecards

List all timecards

Example Prompts for Bilflo in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all active clients in Bilflo."

"Find the details for contractor con_992."

"Show my recent timecards."

Troubleshooting Bilflo MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

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

MCP tools not available

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

Bilflo + VS Code Copilot FAQ

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

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.

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.

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.

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.