Can I update the status of a bug using the agent?

Yes! Use the `update_task` tool with the Project ID and Task ID. You can change the `status` (e.g., 'To Do', 'Doing', 'Done') or `priority` directly from your workspace.

How do I see the feedback queue for a specific project?

Simply ask the agent to `list_feedback` and provide the Project ID. It will retrieve all the tasks currently in the Feedback column, allowing you to triage them using natural language.

Does the integration allow creating a new project?

Yes. Use the `create_project` action and provide the project name and optionally a development URL. The project will be created in your BugHerd organization instantly.

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About BugHerd MCP Server

Connect your BugHerd account to any AI agent and orchestrate your visual feedback, website bug tracking, and QA workflows through natural conversation.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings BugHerd 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

Project Oversight — List all your active projects and retrieve detailed metadata, including development URLs.
Task & Bug Management — List all tasks in a project, retrieve detailed descriptions, and update statuses or priorities.
Feedback Processing — Access the dedicated feedback queue to triage new reports from your clients or team.
User Coordination — Access your directory of organization users and manage their involvement in projects.
Task Creation — Create new tasks or feedback reports directly from your workspace with descriptions and priority levels.
Organizational Insights — Retrieve core organization information and settings straight from your workspace.

The BugHerd 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 BugHerd to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the BugHerd 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 BugHerd

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

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the BugHerd MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with BugHerd 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

BugHerd + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the BugHerd 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

BugHerd MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (10)

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

create_project

Create a new BugHerd project

create_task

Create a new task or feedback in a project

get_organization_info

Retrieve core organization settings

get_project

Get details of a specific project

get_task

Get details of a specific task

list_feedback

List tasks specifically in the Feedback queue

list_projects

List all BugHerd projects

list_tasks

List all tasks in a project

list_users

List all users in the organization

update_task

Update an existing task status or details

Example Prompts for BugHerd in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all my active projects in BugHerd."

"Show the new feedback for the 'Vinkius Redesign' project."

"Update task task_123 in project proj_456 to status 'Doing'."

Troubleshooting BugHerd MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting BugHerd 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.

BugHerd + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating BugHerd 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.