How to Use the ClickTime MCP in VS Code Copilot

Q: How do I share the ClickTime MCP Server configuration with my team in VS Code Copilot?

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Any team member with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically have access to the ClickTime tools.

Q: Can VS Code Copilot write new time entries to ClickTime?

No, this server is designed to read data using tools like listtimeentries. Your team can audit and analyze hours, but they cannot write or alter entries through the chat interface.

Q: Can I filter ClickTime reports by specific users in VS Code Copilot?

Yes, you can ask Copilot to query listclicktimeusers to find specific team members. It can then filter the results from gethighvolumetimereport to show hours logged by those individuals.

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Standardize Team Tracking in VS Code Copilot

Engineering teams work best when everyone uses the same tracking definitions. By committing this MCP Server configuration to your repository, your team can use VS Code Copilot to query `list_clicktime_tasks` and match work types directly inside the chat. When onboarding new developers, the agent runs `list_clicktime_users` to verify their accounts are properly set up. It keeps your development environment aligned with your operations team.

Audit ClickTime Projects via VS Code Copilot

Avoid building software for projects that have run out of budget. This server allows VS Code Copilot to call `list_clicktime_projects` and `list_clicktime_jobs` to verify project statuses before developers start writing code. The agent can flag inactive jobs or warn you if a client's account is paused. This keeps your engineering team aligned with real-world business constraints.

Generate Sprint Time Audits

Running sprint retrospectives usually requires manual work to pull timesheets. VS Code Copilot uses `get_high_volume_time_report` and `list_time_entries` to compile detailed developer hour reports directly in your editor. It maps these entries against your Git history to show where your team spent their effort. You get clean, data-backed insights for your next planning meeting without manual spreadsheets.

Setup guide

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

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Common questions about ClickTime MCP in VS Code Copilot

Create a `.vscode/mcp.json` file in your repository root and commit it to Git. Any team member with VS Code 1.96+ and Copilot will automatically have access to the ClickTime tools.

No, this server is designed to read data using tools like `list_time_entries`. Your team can audit and analyze hours, but they cannot write or alter entries through the chat interface.

Yes, you can ask Copilot to query `list_clicktime_users` to find specific team members. It can then filter the results from `get_high_volume_time_report` to show hours logged by those individuals.

No, the server can run on a single shared team token configured in your workspace environment. This allows the entire team to access project lists without managing individual API access keys.

User profiles and time entries are queried on-demand and passed through a secure, isolated sandbox. This ensures your company's internal billing rates and employee records are never cached or exposed to external entities.

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