How to Use the Breathing Timer MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: Does using this MCP Server require team coordination in VS Code Copilot?

It makes it easier. By committing the MCP config to .vscode/mcp.json, you ensure every developer on the team automatically has access to these precise breathing tools.

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Team Scheduling via MCP Server

Building a wellness feature that needs standardized timing? Use this MCP to generate structured breathing schedules. The entire team gets access to the same tool, ensuring consistent logic across all codebases. Copilot can call this server and write out complex schedule validation functions for you.

Validate Breathing Parameters in Code

Need to make sure every developer uses the right breathing counts? You can query default parameters using this MCP. The team's shared `.vscode/mcp.json` ensures everyone references the same source of truth for techniques like 4-7-8. It prevents inconsistent implementation across different feature branches.

Calculate Single Cycle Duration

When writing utility functions, you need speed and accuracy. Use this MCP to calculate the total duration of any single breathing cycle. This tool provides a reliable math check that your agent can integrate into shared libraries. It keeps your codebase standardized and robustly timed.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Breathing Timer MCP in VS Code Copilot

It standardizes complex health logic across your team. Instead of debating timings, everyone uses this single source for schedules and parameters through the shared MCP Server.

Yes. Your agent can pull a breathing schedule or cycle duration directly into your open file, speeding up development while ensuring technical accuracy.

The MCP handles time-based data: cycles, schedules, and parameters. It's entirely about structured counts (seconds) that your application logic needs to manage.

It makes it easier. By committing the MCP config to `.vscode/mcp.json`, you ensure every developer on the team automatically has access to these precise breathing tools.

Absolutely. Because the tool provides a cryptographically signed audit trail, every call is traceable. This gives your organization full visibility into how and when the timing logic was used.

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