How to Use the Buddy Punch MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I configure Buddy Punch in VS Code Copilot?

You add this MCP Server to your .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root. Once committed, your entire engineering team gets access to the tools instantly.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot run Buddy Punch reports?

Yes, the agent uses listpayperiods to fetch active pay cycles. It quickly formats the timesheet summaries directly inside your chat window.

Track hours and manage team schedules directly inside VS Code Copilot using the secure Buddy Punch integration.

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Create your Vinkius account to connect Buddy Punch to VS Code Copilot and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.

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The `punch_in_out` tool lets your developers clock in or out of their shifts directly from the editor sidebar. No more switching to a browser tab just to log your hours when you start coding. Your VS Code Copilot agent reads your local workspace context to verify shift matches. It then triggers the tool to log GPS-verified actions instantly.

Audit team schedules inside your IDE

Running `list_work_schedules` and `list_time_entries` pulls live shift data directly into your editor panel. You see exactly who is on the clock and what they are working on. When a deadline approaches, ask your agent to compare current project branches with active shifts. This lets you spot resource gaps before they delay your release.

Onboard new hires with this MCP Server

Setting up profiles with `create_employee` registers new engineers in your payroll system the moment you merge their first pull request. This MCP Server automates the boring admin work of setting up profiles. Your agent checks the team roster using `list_employees` and matches it against your Git contributors. It flags missing profiles so you can add them with a single chat command.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about Buddy Punch MCP in VS Code Copilot

You add this MCP Server to your `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root. Once committed, your entire engineering team gets access to the tools instantly.

Yes, the agent uses `list_pay_periods` to fetch active pay cycles. It quickly formats the timesheet summaries directly inside your chat window.

No, clocking in requires an active internet connection. This MCP Server communicates directly with the live API to record the exact timestamp.

No, you set up a single organization token in your team's configuration. This allows the MCP Server to authenticate requests on behalf of your workspace users.

All payroll schedules, GPS coordinates, and employee timesheets run inside a secure V8 sandbox. Vinkius processes these requests ephemerally, meaning your sensitive workforce data is never stored or cached on our servers.

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