Can I see the total amount of outstanding CORs for a project?

Yes! Use the `list_change_order_requests` tool. The agent will return all CORs, and you can ask it to calculate or filter for the total value of those in 'Pending' or 'Under Review' status.

How do I check the latest T&M tags from the field through the agent?

Use the `list_tm_tags` tool. Your agent will fetch the most recent digital Time & Material tags, allowing you to review labor hours and material usage without opening the web app.

Where do I find my Clearstory API Key?

Log in to Clearstory, navigate to **Settings > Offices**, select your office, and go to the **Integrations** tab. You can generate and copy your API key from there.

Clearstory MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Clearstory
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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": {
    "clearstory": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About Clearstory MCP Server

Connect your Clearstory account to any AI agent and take full control of your construction project financial data through natural conversation. Streamline how you manage Change Order Requests (CORs) and Time & Material (T&M) tags natively.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Clearstory data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 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 and retrieve details for all active and inactive construction projects natively
COR Intelligence — Access and monitor Change Order Requests, including amounts and statuses flawlessly
Tag Management — List and review digital Time & Material tags directly from the field securely
Contract Auditing — Access contracts linked to specific change orders flawlessly
Notification Logistics — List and review change notifications sent between customers and contractors flawlessly
Rate Visibility — Monitor Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates for your projects directly within your workspace

The Clearstory MCP Server exposes 8 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 Clearstory to VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Clearstory 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 Clearstory

Ask Copilot: "Using Clearstory, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Clearstory MCP Server

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

Clearstory + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Clearstory 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

Clearstory MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Clearstory to VS Code Copilot via MCP:

get_cor_details

Get detailed information for a specific COR

get_project_construction_details

Get detailed information for a specific project

list_change_notifications

List change notifications sent between customers and contractors

list_change_order_requests

List all Change Order Requests (CORs)

list_construction_projects

List all construction projects in Clearstory

list_construction_rates

List Labor, Material, Equipment, and Other (LMEO) rates

list_project_contracts

List contracts linked to change orders

list_tm_tags

List digital Time & Material tags from the field

Example Prompts for Clearstory in VS Code Copilot

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

"List all active construction projects in Clearstory."

"Show me the last 5 Change Order Requests."

"What are the labor rates for the 'City Hospital' project?"

Troubleshooting Clearstory MCP Server with VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Clearstory 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.

Clearstory + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Clearstory 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.